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puff vs pad

pad vs puff

puff and pad both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but pad is not an adjective.

puff and pad both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
pad Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pad is a hypernym of puff; that is, pad is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
  • pad: a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
puff (noun) pad (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin temporary living quarters
thick cushion used as a seat a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) pad (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) pad (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted add padding to
blow hard and loudly add details to
to swell or cause to enlarge line or stuff with soft material
speak in a blustering or scornful manner walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between puff and pad

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