noun · Easy SAT word

Whiff

puff of air; a short light gust of air

Whiff in a sentence

A whiff of fresh bread wafted from the bakery window.

Synonyms for whiff

gust
breeze
puff

Antonyms for whiff

calm
stillness
silence

Practice whiff on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like whiff appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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