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set vs prepare

prepare vs set

set is a noun but prepare is not a noun.

set is an adjective but prepare is not an adjective.

set and prepare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
prepare No No Yes No
As verbs, set and prepare are synonyms defined as:
  • set and prepare: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Other synonyms of set include fix, gear up, ready, set up.
As verbs, prepare is a hypernym of set; that is, prepare is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: get ready for a particular purpose or event
  • prepare: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Other hypernyms of set include fix, gear up, ready, set, set up.
set (noun) prepare (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series
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) prepare (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) prepare (verb)
arrange attractively make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
produce fruit undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard create by training and teaching
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state arrange by systematic planning and united effort
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly prepare for eating by applying heat
equip with sails or masts to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
become gelatinous lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc educate for a future role or function
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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