set up vs pair

set up is not a noun while pair is a noun.

set up and pair both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set up	No	No	Yes	No
pair	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

set up: put into a proper or systematic order
pair: arrange in pairs

Other hyponyms of set up include regularise, regularize, order, order, straighten, rearrange, serialise, serialize, alphabetise, alphabetize, coordinate, organise, organize, stratify, draw, string, thread, marshal, string, spread out, string out, plume, preen, stack, chain, geminate, concord, cascade, settle, pyramid, corral, catenate, catenulate, decorate, dress, array, lay out, range, set out, bundle, compact, pack, wad, heap, pile, stack, distribute, stagger, drape, drape, set, gradate, line up.

set up (noun)	pair (noun)
	two people considered as a unit
	a set of two similar things considered as a unit
	a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
	two items of the same kind

set up (verb)	pair (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event	engage in sexual intercourse
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	bring two objects, ideas, or people together
equip with sails or masts	arrange in pairs
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events	occur in pairs
put into a proper or systematic order	form a pair or pairs
erect and fasten
set up for use
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found

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