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compound vs set up

set up vs compound

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

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

compound and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of compound; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than compound:
  • compound: create by mixing or combining
  • set up: create by putting components or members together
Other hypernyms of compound include assemble, piece, put together, tack, tack together.
compound (noun) set up (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
compound (adjective) set up (adjective)
composed of more than one part
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) set up (verb)
put or add together get ready for a particular purpose or event
make more intense, stronger, or more marked make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
combine so as to form a whole; mix equip with sails or masts
create by mixing or combining arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
calculate principal and interest 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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