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set vs set up

set up vs set

set is a noun but set up is not a noun.

set is an adjective but set up is not an adjective.

set and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set and set up are synonyms defined as:
  • set and set up: equip with sails or masts
Other synonyms of set include rig.
As verbs, set and set up are synonyms defined as:
  • set and set up: 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, prepare, ready.
As verbs, set up is a hyponym of set; that is, set up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  • set up: get ready for a particular purpose or event
Other hyponyms of set include socialise, socialize, provide, cram, precondition, fix, mount, lay out, set, winterise, winterize, summerise, summerize, prime, crop, cultivate, work, brace, poise.
As verbs, set and set up are synonyms defined as:
  • set and set up: get ready for a particular purpose or event
Other synonyms of set include lay out.
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of set; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: get ready for a particular purpose or event
  • set up: 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, prepare, ready, set.
As verbs, set up is a hyponym of set; that is, set up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • set up: put into a proper or systematic order
Other hyponyms of set include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, 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, put in, 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.
As verbs, set up is a hypernym of set; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than set:
  • set: fix in a border
  • set up: put into a proper or systematic order
Other hypernyms of set include arrange.
set (noun) set up (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) set up (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) set up (verb)
arrange attractively get ready for a particular purpose or event
produce fruit make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard equip with sails or masts
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly put into a proper or systematic order
equip with sails or masts erect and fasten
become gelatinous set up for use
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc place
get ready for a particular purpose or event create by putting components or members together
fix conclusively or authoritatively construct, build, or erect
estimate begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
decide upon or fix definitely produce
establish as the highest level or best performance take or catch as if in a snare or trap
urge to attack someone arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
put into a certain place or abstract location set up or found
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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