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set vs action

action vs set

set and action both are nouns.

set is an adjective but action is not an adjective.

set and action both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
action Yes No Yes No
As nouns, action is a hypernym of set; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
  • action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Other hypernyms of set include activity, natural action, natural process.
set (noun) action (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
the act of putting something in position a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production something done (usually as opposed to something said)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a military engagement
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way an act by a government body or supranational organization
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
an unofficial association of people or groups the series of events that form a plot
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization the state of being active
a unit of play in tennis or squash
set (adjective) action (adjective)
set down according to a plan
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
set (verb) action (verb)
arrange attractively put in effect
produce fruit institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
equip with sails or masts
become gelatinous
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
get ready for a particular purpose or event
fix conclusively or authoritatively
estimate
decide upon or fix definitely
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
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