Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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brace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
set | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
brace (noun) | set (noun) |
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a structural member used to stiffen a framework | several exercises intended to be done in series |
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring | the act of putting something in position |
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities | representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production |
a support that steadies or strengthens something else | any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals |
elastic straps that hold trousers up | (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way |
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it | a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way |
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material | the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon |
a set of two similar things considered as a unit | a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used |
two items of the same kind | an unofficial association of people or groups |
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols | |
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization | |
a unit of play in tennis or squash |
brace (adjective) | set (adjective) |
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set down according to a plan | |
being below the horizon | |
converted to solid form (as concrete) | |
fixed and unmoving | |
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed | |
situated in a particular spot or position | |
determined or decided upon as by an authority |
brace (verb) | set (verb) |
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cause to be alert and energetic | arrange attractively |
support by bracing | produce fruit |
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard |
prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult | put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state |
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly | |
equip with sails or masts | |
become gelatinous | |
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | |
get ready for a particular purpose or event | |
fix conclusively or authoritatively | |
estimate | |
decide upon or fix definitely | |
establish as the highest level or best performance | |
urge to attack someone | |
put into a certain place or abstract location | |
fix in a border | |
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor | |
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) | |
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground | |
put into a position that will restore a normal state | |
adapt for performance in a different way | |
locate | |
set in type | |
apply or start | |
disappear beyond the horizon |