present vs set

present and set both are nouns.

present and set both are adjectives.

present and set both are verbs.

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

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

present: perform (a play), especially on a stage
set: locate

Other hyponyms of present include localise, localize, place.

present (noun)	set (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking	several exercises intended to be done in series
something presented as a gift	the act of putting something in position
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
	an unofficial association of people or groups
	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

present (adjective)	set (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration	set down according to a plan
being or existing in a specified place	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

present (verb)	set (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	arrange attractively
cause to come to know personally	produce fruit
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize	equip with sails or masts
perform (a play), especially on a stage	become gelatinous
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
give an exhibition of to an interested audience	get ready for a particular purpose or event
give as a present; make a gift of	fix conclusively or authoritatively
hand over formally	estimate
give, especially as an honor or reward	decide upon or fix definitely
offer for others to consider	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

present vs set

present and set both are nouns.

present and set both are adjectives.

present and set both are verbs.

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