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rig up vs set up

set up vs rig up

rig up and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rig up No No Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of rig up; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than rig up:
  • rig up: erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure
  • set up: create by putting components or members together
Other hypernyms of rig up include assemble, piece, put together, tack, tack together.
rig up (verb) set up (verb)
erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure get ready for a particular purpose or event
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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
Difference between rig up and set up

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