set up vs serve

serve vs set up

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

set up and serve both are verbs.

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

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

set up: produce
serve: contribute or conduce to

Other hyponyms of set up include accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill, draw, get, precipitate, hasten, induce, rush, stimulate.

set up (noun)	serve (noun)
	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

set up (verb)	serve (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	put the ball into play
equip with sails or masts	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events	help to some food; help with food or drink
put into a proper or systematic order	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
erect and fasten	mate with
set up for use	be used by; as of a utility
place	work for, or be a servant to
create by putting components or members together	devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
construct, build, or erect	do military service
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.	spend time in prison or in a labor camp
produce	contribute or conduce to
take or catch as if in a snare or trap	promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit	serve a purpose, role, or function
set up or found	be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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