preen vs set up

set up vs preen

preen and set up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preen	No	No	Yes	No
set up	No	No	Yes	No

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

preen: clean with one's bill
set up: put into a proper or systematic order

Other hypernyms of preen include arrange, clean, make clean.

preen (verb)	set up (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care	get ready for a particular purpose or event
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
clean with one's bill	equip with sails or masts
	arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
	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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