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set vs pile

pile vs set

set and pile both are nouns.

set is an adjective but pile is not an adjective.

set and pile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
pile Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pile is a hyponym of set; that is, pile is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • pile: place or lay as if in a pile
set (noun) pile (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
the act of putting something in position battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way a collection of objects laid on top of each other
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
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) pile (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) pile (verb)
arrange attractively arrange in stacks
produce fruit place or lay as if in a pile
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard press tightly together or cram
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
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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