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set vs move

move vs set

set and move both are nouns.

set is an adjective but move is not an adjective.

set and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of set; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • move: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of set include displace.
set (noun) move (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the act of deciding to do something
the act of putting something in position the act of changing your residence or place of business
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a change of position that does not entail a change of location
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way the act of changing location from one place to another
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) move (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) move (verb)
arrange attractively be in a state of action
produce fruit go or proceed from one point to another
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard progress by being changed
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly have a turn; make one's move in a game
equip with sails or masts give an incentive for action
become gelatinous have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc arouse sympathy or compassion in
get ready for a particular purpose or event move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
fix conclusively or authoritatively cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
estimate change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
decide upon or fix definitely change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
establish as the highest level or best performance dispose of by selling
urge to attack someone perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
put into a certain place or abstract location follow a procedure or take a course
fix in a border live one's life in a specified environment
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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