puff vs puff out

puff out vs puff

puff is a noun but puff out is not a noun.

puff is an adjective but puff out is not an adjective.

puff and puff out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
puff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
puff out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, puff and puff out are synonyms defined as:

puff and puff out: to swell or cause to enlarge

Other synonyms of puff include blow up, puff up.

puff (noun)	puff out (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
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 out (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness

puff (verb)	puff out (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted	to swell or cause to enlarge
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 out

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