set vs represent

set is a noun but represent is not a noun.

set is an adjective but represent is not an adjective.

set and represent both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of set include present, stage.

set (noun)	represent (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)	represent (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)	represent (verb)
arrange attractively	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
produce fruit	serve as a means of expressing something
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	bring forward and present to the mind
equip with sails or masts	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
become gelatinous	create an image or likeness of
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	play a role or part
get ready for a particular purpose or event	perform (a play), especially on a stage
fix conclusively or authoritatively	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
estimate	be representative or typical for
decide upon or fix definitely	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
establish as the highest level or best performance	form or compose
urge to attack someone	be typical of
put into a certain place or abstract location	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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 represent

set is a noun but represent is not a noun.

set is an adjective but represent is not an adjective.

set and represent both are verbs.

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