set about vs act

act vs set about

set about is not a noun while act is a noun.

set about and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set about	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of set about; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than set about:

set about: begin to deal with
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of set about include move.

set about (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

set about (verb)	act (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
enter upon an activity or enterprise	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
begin to deal with	discharge one's duties
	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

Difference between set about and act

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