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set vs focus

focus vs set

set and focus both are nouns.

set is an adjective but focus is not an adjective.

set and focus both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
focus Yes No Yes No
As verbs, focus is a hyponym of set; that is, focus 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
  • focus: put (an image) into focus
set (noun) focus (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
the act of putting something in position maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production the concentration of attention or energy on something
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon special emphasis attached to something
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) focus (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) focus (verb)
arrange attractively become focussed or come into focus
produce fruit put (an image) into focus
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard direct one's attention on something
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly cause to converge on or toward a central point
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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