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set back vs put back

put back vs set back

set back and put back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set back No No Yes No
put back No No Yes No
As verbs, set back and put back are synonyms defined as:
  • set back and put back: cost a certain amount
Other synonyms of set back include knock back.
set back (verb) put back (verb)
slow down the progress of; hinder put something back where it belongs
cost a certain amount cost a certain amount
hold back to a later time
Difference between set back and put back

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