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smoke vs puff

puff vs smoke

smoke and puff both are nouns.

smoke is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

smoke and puff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smoke Yes No Yes No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, puff is a hyponym of smoke; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than smoke:
  • smoke: inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes
  • puff: smoke and exhale strongly
Other hyponyms of smoke include chain-smoke, whiff, inhale, vape, dab.
smoke (noun) puff (noun)
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
street names for marijuana a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
something with no concrete substance thick cushion used as a seat
an indication of some hidden activity exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion a short light gust of air
smoke (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
smoke (verb) puff (verb)
inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
emit a cloud of fine particles 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 smoke and puff

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