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puff vs puff of air

puff of air vs puff

puff and puff of air both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but puff of air is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but puff of air is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
puff of air Yes No No No
As nouns, puff and puff of air are synonyms defined as:
  • puff and puff of air: a short light gust of air
Other synonyms of puff include whiff.
puff (noun) puff of air (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a short light gust of air
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) puff of air (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) puff of air (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
blow hard and loudly
to swell or cause to enlarge
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between puff and puff of air

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