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set vs fit

fit vs set

set and fit both are nouns.

set and fit both are adjectives.

set and fit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
fit Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, set and fit are synonyms defined as:
  • set and fit: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Other synonyms of set include primed.
As verbs, fit is a hyponym of set; that is, fit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  • fit: make correspond or harmonize
As verbs, fit is a hypernym of set; that is, fit is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: equip with sails or masts
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Other hypernyms of set include equip, fit out, outfit.
set (noun) fit (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
the act of putting something in position the manner in which something fits
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a sudden uncontrollable attack
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a display of bad temper
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
an unofficial association of people or groups
(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) fit (adjective)
set down according to a plan physically and mentally sound or healthy
being below the horizon meeting adequate standards for a purpose
converted to solid form (as concrete) (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
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) fit (verb)
arrange attractively make correspond or harmonize
produce fruit make fit
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard insert or adjust several objects or people
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
equip with sails or masts be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
become gelatinous conform to some shape or size
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
get ready for a particular purpose or event be agreeable or acceptable to
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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