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set vs step

step vs set

set and step both are nouns.

set is an adjective but step is not an adjective.

set and step both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
step Yes No Yes No
As verbs, step is a hyponym of set; that is, step is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • step: place (a ship's mast) in its step
set (noun) step (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
the act of putting something in position any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way a musical interval of two semitones
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used the sound of a step of someone walking
an unofficial association of people or groups the distance covered by a step
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols a short distance
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization relative position in a graded series
a unit of play in tennis or squash
set (adjective) step (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) step (verb)
arrange attractively measure (distances) by pacing
produce fruit move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard place (a ship's mast) in its step
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state shift or move by taking a step
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly put down or press the foot, place the foot
equip with sails or masts walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner
become gelatinous move with one's feet in a specific manner
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc furnish with steps
get ready for a particular purpose or event treat badly
fix conclusively or authoritatively cause (a computer) to execute a single command
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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