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set vs fix

fix vs set

set and fix both are nouns.

set is an adjective but fix is not an adjective.

set and fix both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
fix Yes No Yes No
As verbs, set and fix are synonyms defined as:
  • set and fix: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Other synonyms of set include gear up, prepare, ready, set up.
As verbs, fix is a hyponym of set; that is, fix is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  • fix: kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
As verbs, fix is a hypernym of set; that is, fix is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: get ready for a particular purpose or event
  • fix: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Other hypernyms of set include gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up.
As verbs, set and fix are synonyms defined as:
  • set and fix: decide upon or fix definitely
Other synonyms of set include define, determine, limit, specify.
As verbs, fix is a hyponym of set; that is, fix is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • fix: put (something somewhere) firmly
set (noun) fix (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the act of putting something in working order again
the act of putting something in position an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a determination of the place where something is
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way informal terms for a difficult situation
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) fix (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) fix (verb)
arrange attractively make infertile
produce fruit make fixed, stable or stationary
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
equip with sails or masts decide upon or fix definitely
become gelatinous take vengeance on or get even
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc cause to be firmly attached
get ready for a particular purpose or event put (something somewhere) firmly
fix conclusively or authoritatively prepare for eating by applying heat
estimate set or place definitely
decide upon or fix definitely to be about to do something
establish as the highest level or best performance influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
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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