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pair vs set up

set up vs pair

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

pair and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pair Yes No Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of pair; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than pair:
  • pair: arrange in pairs
  • set up: put into a proper or systematic order
Other hypernyms of pair include arrange.
pair (noun) set up (noun)
two people considered as a unit
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
two items of the same kind
pair (verb) set up (verb)
engage in sexual intercourse get ready for a particular purpose or event
bring two objects, ideas, or people together make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
arrange in pairs equip with sails or masts
occur in pairs arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
form a pair or pairs 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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