puff out vs puff

puff vs puff out

puff out is not a noun while puff is a noun.

puff out is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

puff out and puff both are verbs.

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

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

puff out and puff: to swell or cause to enlarge

Other synonyms of puff out include blow up, puff up.

puff out (noun)	puff (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 out (adjective)	puff (adjective)
	gathered for protruding fullness

puff out (verb)	puff (verb)
to swell or cause to enlarge	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 out and puff

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