set vs present

set and present both are nouns.

set and present both are adjectives.

set and present both are verbs.

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

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

set: locate
present: perform (a play), especially on a stage

Other hypernyms of set include represent, stage.

set (noun)	present (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
the act of putting something in position	something presented as a gift
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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)	present (adjective)
set down according to a plan	temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being below the horizon	being or existing in a specified place
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)	present (verb)
arrange attractively	bring forward and present to the mind
produce fruit	cause to come to know personally
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
equip with sails or masts	present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
become gelatinous	perform (a play), especially on a stage
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
get ready for a particular purpose or event	give an exhibition of to an interested audience
fix conclusively or authoritatively	give as a present; make a gift of
estimate	hand over formally
decide upon or fix definitely	give, especially as an honor or reward
establish as the highest level or best performance	offer for others to consider
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

set vs present

set and present both are nouns.

set and present both are adjectives.

set and present both are verbs.

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