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sniff vs whiff

whiff vs sniff

sniff and whiff both are nouns.

sniff and whiff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sniff Yes No Yes No
whiff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sniff and whiff are synonyms defined as:
  • sniff and whiff: perceive by inhaling through the nose
sniff (noun) whiff (noun)
sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
a short light gust of air
sniff (verb) whiff (verb)
inhale audibly through the nose utter with a puff of air
perceive by inhaling through the nose smoke and exhale strongly
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
perceive by inhaling through the nose
Difference between sniff and whiff

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