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set vs attack

attack vs set

set and attack both are nouns.

set is an adjective but attack is not an adjective.

set and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attack is a hypernym of set; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: urge to attack someone
  • attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of set include assail, assault, set on.
set (noun) attack (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the act of putting something in position a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production the act of attacking
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way an offensive move in a sport or game
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way strong criticism
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon intense adverse criticism
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
an unofficial association of people or groups a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
(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
set (adjective) attack (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) attack (verb)
arrange attractively begin to injure
produce fruit set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard attack in speech or writing
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly take the initiative and go on the offensive
equip with sails or masts attack someone physically or emotionally
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
Difference between set and attack

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