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take vs set

set vs take

take and set both are nouns.

take is not an adjective while set is an adjective.

take and set both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
set Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, set is a hyponym of take; that is, set is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  • set: decide upon or fix definitely
Other hyponyms of take include empanel, impanel, panel, anoint, field, sieve, sift, draw, dial, go, plump, pick, elect, excerpt, extract, take out, cull out, winnow, cream off, skim off, pick over, sieve out, assign, set apart, specify, single out, think of, define, determine, fix, limit, specify, adopt, espouse, follow, screen, screen out, sieve, sort, vote in, elect, nominate, propose, vote.
take (noun) set (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption several exercises intended to be done in series
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property the act of putting something in position
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
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
take (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
take (verb) set (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness arrange attractively
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract produce fruit
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
be seized or affected in a specified way set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives equip with sails or masts
be a student of a certain subject become gelatinous
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression get ready for a particular purpose or event
accept or undergo, often unwillingly fix conclusively or authoritatively
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs estimate
make a film or photograph of something decide upon or fix definitely
lay claim to; as of an idea establish as the highest level or best performance
obtain by winning urge to attack someone
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards put into a certain place or abstract location
serve oneself to, or consume regularly fix in a border
get into one's hands, take physically give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
have sex with; archaic use insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
occupy or take on put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route put into a position that will restore a normal state
head into a specified direction adapt for performance in a different way
take somebody somewhere locate
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere set in type
proceed along in a vehicle apply or start
experience or feel or submit to disappear beyond the horizon
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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