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set vs lean

lean vs set

set and lean both are nouns.

set and lean both are adjectives.

set and lean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
lean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lean is a hyponym of set; that is, lean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • lean: cause to lean or incline
set (noun) lean (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
the act of putting something in position
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(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) lean (adjective)
set down according to a plan lacking in mineral content or combustible material
being below the horizon lacking excess flesh
converted to solid form (as concrete) not profitable or prosperous
fixed and unmoving containing little excess
(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) lean (verb)
arrange attractively rely on for support
produce fruit cause to lean or incline
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard to incline or bend from a vertical position
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state cause to lean to the side
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
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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