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set-to vs fighting

fighting vs set-to

set-to and fighting both are nouns.

set-to is not an adjective while fighting is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set-to Yes No No No
fighting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, fighting is a hypernym of set-to; that is, fighting is a word with a broader meaning than set-to:
  • set-to: a brief but vigorous fight
  • fighting: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Other hypernyms of set-to include combat, fight, scrap.
set-to (noun) fighting (noun)
a brief but vigorous fight the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
set-to (adjective) fighting (adjective)
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Difference between set-to and fighting

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