set vs work

set and work both are nouns.

set is an adjective but work is not an adjective.

set and work both are verbs.

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

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

set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
work: prepare for crops

Other hyponyms of set include socialise, socialize, provide, cram, precondition, fix, mount, lay out, set, set up, winterise, winterize, summerise, summerize, prime, crop, cultivate, brace, poise.

set (noun)	work (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	activity directed toward making or doing something
the act of putting something in position	the occupation for which you are paid
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	a place where work is done
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
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)	work (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)	work (verb)
arrange attractively	give a workout to
produce fruit	arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	go sour or spoil
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	cause to undergo fermentation
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
equip with sails or masts	use or manipulate to one's advantage
become gelatinous	to mix into a homogeneous mass
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	perform as expected when applied
get ready for a particular purpose or event	move into or onto
fix conclusively or authoritatively	shape, form, or improve a material
estimate	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
decide upon or fix definitely	prepare for crops
establish as the highest level or best performance	make something, usually for a specific function
urge to attack someone	gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
put into a certain place or abstract location	proceed along a path
fix in a border	move in an agitated manner
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor	provoke or excite
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)	be employed
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground	cause to work
put into a position that will restore a normal state	exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
adapt for performance in a different way	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
locate	operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
set in type	proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
apply or start	have and exert influence or effect
disappear beyond the horizon	operate in or through
	cause to operate or function
	behave in a certain way when handled

set vs work

set and work both are nouns.

set is an adjective but work is not an adjective.

set and work both are verbs.

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