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set vs union

union vs set

set and union both are nouns.

set and union both are adjectives.

set is a verb but union is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set Yes Yes Yes No
union Yes Yes No No
As nouns, union is a hyponym of set; that is, union is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:
  • set: a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  • union: a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
set (noun) union (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series the act of making or becoming a single unit
the act of putting something in position the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones
an unofficial association of people or groups the state of being joined or united or linked
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
a unit of play in tennis or squash
set (adjective) union (adjective)
set down according to a plan of trade unions
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) union (verb)
arrange attractively
produce fruit
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
equip with sails or masts
become gelatinous
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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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