set vs make

set and make both are nouns.

set is an adjective but make is not an adjective.

set and make both are verbs.

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

As verbs, make is a hypernym of set; that is, make is a word with a broader meaning than set:

set: establish as the highest level or best performance
make: institute, enact, or establish

Other hypernyms of set include establish, lay down.

set (noun)	make (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	the act of mixing cards haphazardly
the act of putting something in position	a recognizable kind
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)	make (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)	make (verb)
arrange attractively	have a bowel movement
produce fruit	eliminate urine
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	behave in a certain manner
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	act in a certain way so as to acquire
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	give certain properties to something
equip with sails or masts	put in order or neaten
become gelatinous	cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	develop into
get ready for a particular purpose or event	favor the development of
fix conclusively or authoritatively	change from one form into another
estimate	make, formulate, or derive in the mind
decide upon or fix definitely	consider as being
establish as the highest level or best performance	calculate as being
urge to attack someone	institute, enact, or establish
put into a certain place or abstract location	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
fix in a border	represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor	assure the success of
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)	induce to have sex
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground	make or cause to be or to become
put into a position that will restore a normal state	create or manufacture a man-made product
adapt for performance in a different way	organize or be responsible for
locate	create or design, often in a certain way
set in type	prepare for eating by applying heat
apply or start	give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
disappear beyond the horizon	create by artistic means
	gather and light the materials for
	make by shaping or bringing together constituents
	perform, produce, or carry out
	make by combining materials and parts
	compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
	reach a destination, either real or abstract
	reach a goal
	head into a specified direction
	proceed along a path
	reach in time
	appear to begin an activity
	earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
	achieve a point or goal
	engage in
	form by assembling individuals or constituents
	charge with a function; charge to be
	carry out or commit
	be or be capable of being changed or made into
	to compose or represent
	undergo fabrication or creation
	amount to
	add up to
	be suitable for
	constitute the essence of

set vs make

set and make both are nouns.

set is an adjective but make is not an adjective.

set and make both are verbs.

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