waft

//wɒft//
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Verb

waftInfinitive
waftPresent tense
waftedPast tense
waftedPast participle
waftingPresent participle
waftsThird-person singular
1

To pass or cause to pass gently through the air, especially of a scent, sound, or light breeze.

The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.

2

To carry or convey lightly and smoothly through the air or over water.

The gentle breeze wafted the petals across the garden.

Synonym

Noun

waftSingular
waftsPlural
1

A gentle movement of air; a light breeze.

A waft of cool air came through the open window.

2

A scent or odor carried through the air.

A waft of freshly baked bread reached us from the bakery.