fall vs set

fall and set both are nouns.

fall is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

fall and set both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fall	Yes	No	Yes	No
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, set is a hyponym of fall; that is, set is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fall:

fall: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
set: disappear beyond the horizon

Other hyponyms of fall include prolapse, abseil, rappel, rope down, dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse, avalanche, roll down, dive, plunge, plunk, go down, go under, correct, decline, slump, precipitate, sink, subside, crash, flop, topple, tumble, drop, plop, pitch, alight, climb down, go down, go under, settle, sink, pounce, swoop, drip, cascade, cascade down.

fall (noun)	set (noun)
a sudden drop from an upright position	several exercises intended to be done in series
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)	the act of putting something in position
a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a sudden decline in strength or number or importance	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a movement downward	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
a downward slope or bend	an unofficial association of people or groups
the season when the leaves fall from the trees	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the time of day immediately following sunset	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

fall (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

fall (verb)	set (verb)
occur at a specified time or place	arrange attractively
decrease in size, extent, or range	produce fruit
pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
be born, used chiefly of lambs	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
come out; issue	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
assume a disappointed or sad expression	equip with sails or masts
begin vigorously	become gelatinous
come as if by falling	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
be cast down	get ready for a particular purpose or event
go as if by falling	fix conclusively or authoritatively
fall or flow in a certain way	estimate
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	decide upon or fix definitely
move in a specified direction	establish as the highest level or best performance
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity	urge to attack someone
slope downward	put into a certain place or abstract location
drop oneself to a lower or less erect position	fix in a border
lose an upright position suddenly	give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
to be given by assignment or distribution	insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
be captured	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed	put into a position that will restore a normal state
come into the possession of	adapt for performance in a different way
to be given by right or inheritance	locate
be inherited by	set in type
lose office or power	apply or start
yield to temptation or sin	disappear beyond the horizon
suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
lose one's chastity
die, as in battle or in a hunt
be due
come under, be classified or included
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
fall from clouds

fall vs set

fall and set both are nouns.

fall is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

fall and set both are verbs.

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