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set up vs spread out

spread out vs set up

set up and spread out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set up No No Yes No
spread out No No Yes No
As verbs, spread out is a hyponym of set up; that is, spread out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set up:
  • set up: put into a proper or systematic order
  • spread out: set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series
set up (verb) spread out (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc spread out or open from a closed or folded state
equip with sails or masts move outward
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events extend in one or more directions
put into a proper or systematic order move away from each other
erect and fasten turn outward
set up for use strew or distribute over an area
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
Difference between set up and spread out

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