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set vs butt

butt vs set

set and butt both are nouns.

set is an adjective but butt is not an adjective.

set and butt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
butt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, butt is a hyponym of set; that is, butt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • butt: place end to end without overlapping
set (noun) butt (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series thick end of the handle
the act of putting something in position the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used a victim of ridicule or pranks
an unofficial association of people or groups the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots
(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) butt (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) butt (verb)
arrange attractively to strike, thrust or shove against
produce fruit place end to end without overlapping
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
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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