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set vs thrust

thrust vs set

set and thrust both are nouns.

set is an adjective but thrust is not an adjective.

set and thrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
thrust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thrust is a hyponym of set; that is, thrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • thrust: place or put with great energy
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, settle, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, throw, 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, settle down, throw, imbricate.
set (noun) thrust (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the act of applying force to propel something
the act of putting something in position a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals verbal criticism
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way the force used in pushing
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) thrust (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) thrust (verb)
arrange attractively impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
produce fruit penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard place or put with great energy
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state push forcefully
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly make a thrusting forward movement
equip with sails or masts press or force
become gelatinous push violently in a specified direction
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
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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