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set vs trim

trim vs set

set and trim both are nouns.

set and trim both are adjectives.

set and trim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
trim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, trim is a hyponym of set; that is, trim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  • trim: adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
set (noun) trim (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series cutting down to the desired size or shape
the act of putting something in position a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals a state of arrangement or appearance
(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) trim (adjective)
set down according to a plan severely simple in line or design
being below the horizon thin and fit
converted to solid form (as concrete) characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
fixed and unmoving neat and smart in appearance
(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) trim (verb)
arrange attractively cut down on; make a reduction in
produce fruit adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard cut closely
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
equip with sails or masts decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
become gelatinous decorate, as with ornaments
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc be in equilibrium during a flight
get ready for a particular purpose or event balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
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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