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sink vs set

set vs sink

sink and set both are nouns.

sink is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

sink and set both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sink Yes No Yes No
set Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, set is a hyponym of sink; that is, set is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sink:
  • sink: embed deeply
  • set: insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
Other hyponyms of sink include countersink.
sink (noun) set (noun)
plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe several exercises intended to be done in series
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it the act of putting something in position
a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
(technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
an unofficial association of people or groups
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
a unit of play in tennis or squash
sink (adjective) set (adjective)
set down according to a plan
being below the horizon
converted to solid form (as concrete)
fixed and unmoving
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
situated in a particular spot or position
determined or decided upon as by an authority
sink (verb) set (verb)
fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly arrange attractively
embed deeply produce fruit
go under alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
fall or descend to a lower place or level put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
cause to sink set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
fall or sink heavily equip with sails or masts
appear to move downward become gelatinous
descend into or as if into some soft substance or place make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
pass into a specified state or condition; sink into get ready for a particular purpose or event
fix conclusively or authoritatively
estimate
decide upon or fix definitely
establish as the highest level or best performance
urge to attack someone
put into a certain place or abstract location
fix in a border
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
put into a position that will restore a normal state
adapt for performance in a different way
locate
set in type
apply or start
disappear beyond the horizon
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