set vs ground

set and ground both are nouns.

set is an adjective but ground is not an adjective.

set and ground both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ground	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ground is a hyponym of set; that is, ground is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:

set: put into a certain place or abstract location
ground: place or put on the ground

Other hyponyms of set include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, settle, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, throw, thrust, tee, tee up, rack, rack up, coffin, bed, appose, place down, put down, set down, seed, sow, misplace, juxtapose, set down, bottle, bucket, barrel, pillow, rest, upend, seat, sit, sit down, seat, lay, put down, repose, place upright, stand, stand up, recline, plant, set, instal, install, put in, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle, settle down, throw, imbricate.

set (noun)	ground (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
the act of putting something in position	(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	a rational motive for a belief or action
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used	the solid part of the earth's surface
an unofficial association of people or groups	material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols	a relation that provides the foundation for something
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization	the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
a unit of play in tennis or squash

set (adjective)	ground (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)	ground (verb)
arrange attractively	use as a basis for; found on
produce fruit	instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	place or put on the ground
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	confine or restrict to the ground
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	connect to a ground
equip with sails or masts	cover with a primer; apply a primer to
become gelatinous	fix firmly and stably
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
get ready for a particular purpose or event	throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
fix conclusively or authoritatively	hit or reach the ground
estimate	bring to the ground
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

set vs ground

set and ground both are nouns.

set is an adjective but ground is not an adjective.

set and ground both are verbs.

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