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set vs repose

repose vs set

set and repose both are nouns.

set is an adjective but repose is not an adjective.

set and repose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
repose Yes No Yes No
As verbs, repose is a hyponym of set; that is, repose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • repose: to put something (eg trust) in something
set (noun) repose (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
the act of putting something in position a disposition free from stress or emotion
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production the absence of mental stress or anxiety
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) repose (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) repose (verb)
arrange attractively put or confide something in a person or thing
produce fruit lie when dead
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard put in a horizontal position
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state lean in a comfortable resting position
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly to put something (eg trust) in something
equip with sails or masts be inherent or innate in
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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