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establish vs set

set vs establish

establish is not a noun while set is a noun.

establish is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

establish and set both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
establish No No Yes No
set Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, set is a hyponym of establish; that is, set is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than establish:
  • establish: institute, enact, or establish
  • set: establish as the highest level or best performance
Other hyponyms of establish include mark.
establish (noun) set (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series
the act of putting something in position
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
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
establish (adjective) set (adjective)
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
establish (verb) set (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment arrange attractively
institute, enact, or establish produce fruit
use as a basis for; found on alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
place put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set up or lay the groundwork for set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
bring about equip with sails or masts
build or establish something abstract become gelatinous
set up or found 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
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