compact vs set up

set up vs compact

compact is a noun but set up is not a noun.

compact is an adjective but set up is not an adjective.

compact and set up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
set up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set up is a hypernym of compact; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than compact:

compact: compress into a wad
set up: put into a proper or systematic order

Other hypernyms of compact include arrange.

compact (noun)	set up (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a small and economical car
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

compact (adjective)	set up (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together
briefly giving the gist of something
having a short and solid form or stature

compact (verb)	set up (verb)
squeeze or press together	get ready for a particular purpose or event
compress into a wad	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
make more compact by or as if by pressing	equip with sails or masts
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily	arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
	put into a proper or systematic order
	erect and fasten
	set up for use
	place
	create by putting components or members together
	construct, build, or erect
	begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
	produce
	take or catch as if in a snare or trap
	arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
	set up or found

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