set vs settle

set and settle both are nouns.

set is an adjective but settle is not an adjective.

set and settle both are verbs.

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

As verbs, settle is a hyponym of set; that is, settle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:

set: put into a certain place or abstract location
settle: fix firmly

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, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, 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, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle down, throw, imbricate.

set (noun)	settle (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	a long wooden bench with a back
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)	settle (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)	settle (verb)
arrange attractively	take up residence and become established
produce fruit	form a community
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	establish or develop as a residence
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
equip with sails or masts	become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
become gelatinous	come as if by falling
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	bring to an end; settle conclusively
get ready for a particular purpose or event	settle conclusively; come to terms
fix conclusively or authoritatively	end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
estimate	come to terms
decide upon or fix definitely	accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
establish as the highest level or best performance	get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
urge to attack someone	fix firmly
put into a certain place or abstract location	arrange or fix in the desired order
fix in a border	come to rest
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor	settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)	cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground	sink down or precipitate
put into a position that will restore a normal state	go under
adapt for performance in a different way	become clear by the sinking of particles
locate	dispose of; make a financial settlement
set in type
apply or start
disappear beyond the horizon

set vs settle

set and settle both are nouns.

set is an adjective but settle is not an adjective.

set and settle both are verbs.

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