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set in vs start

start vs set in

set in is not a noun while start is a noun.

set in and start both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set in No No Yes No
start Yes No Yes No
As verbs, start is a hypernym of set in; that is, start is a word with a broader meaning than set in:
  • set in: enter a particular state
  • start: have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
Other hypernyms of set in include begin.
set in (noun) start (noun)
the act of starting something
a sudden involuntary movement
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
a signal to begin (as in a race)
the beginning of anything
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
the time at which something is supposed to begin
set in (verb) start (verb)
become established take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
enter a particular state set in motion, cause to start
blow toward the shore play in the starting lineup
bring into being
get off the ground
begin or set in motion
get going or set in motion
depart for someplace
bulge outward
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
Difference between set in and start

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