ground vs set

ground and set both are nouns.

ground is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

ground and set both are verbs.

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

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

ground: place or put on the ground
set: put into a certain place or abstract location

Other hypernyms of ground include lay, place, pose, position, put.

ground (noun)	set (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface	several exercises intended to be done in series
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting	the act of putting something in position
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a rational motive for a belief or action	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
the solid part of the earth's surface	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)	an unofficial association of people or groups
a relation that provides the foundation for something	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

ground (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

ground (verb)	set (verb)
use as a basis for; found on	arrange attractively
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject	produce fruit
place or put on the ground	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
confine or restrict to the ground	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
connect to a ground	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
cover with a primer; apply a primer to	equip with sails or masts
fix firmly and stably	become gelatinous
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage	get ready for a particular purpose or event
hit or reach the ground	fix conclusively or authoritatively
bring to the ground	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

ground vs set

ground and set both are nouns.

ground is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

ground and set both are verbs.

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