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happening vs setback

setback vs happening

happening and setback both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
happening Yes No No No
setback Yes No No No
As nouns, setback is a hyponym of happening; that is, setback is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than happening:
  • happening: an event that happens
  • setback: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
happening (noun) setback (noun)
an event that happens an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Difference between happening and setback

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