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set vs put in

put in vs set

set is a noun but put in is not a noun.

set is an adjective but put in is not an adjective.

set and put in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
put in No No Yes No
As verbs, put in is a hyponym of set; that is, put in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • put in: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
Other hyponyms of set include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, settle, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, throw, thrust, tee, tee up, rack, rack up, coffin, bed, appose, place down, put down, set down, seed, sow, misplace, juxtapose, set down, bottle, bucket, barrel, ground, pillow, rest, upend, seat, sit, sit down, seat, lay, put down, repose, place upright, stand, stand up, recline, plant, set, instal, install, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle, settle down, throw, imbricate.
set (noun) put in (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) put in (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) put in (verb)
arrange attractively place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
produce fruit break into a conversation
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard to insert between other elements
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state make an application as for a job or funding
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly set up for use
equip with sails or masts keep or lay aside for future use
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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