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trip vs set off

set off vs trip

trip is a noun but set off is not a noun.

trip and set off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trip Yes No Yes No
set off No No Yes No
As verbs, trip and set off are synonyms defined as:
  • trip and set off: put in motion or move to act
Other synonyms of trip include activate, actuate, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off.
trip (noun) set off (noun)
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
a light or nimble tread
a catch mechanism that acts as a switch
an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
an exciting or stimulating experience
a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs
trip (verb) set off (verb)
get high, stoned, or drugged cause to burst with a violent release of energy
put in motion or move to act set in motion or cause to begin
miss a step and fall or nearly fall direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
cause to stumble provoke or stir up
make a trip for pleasure put in motion or move to act
depart for someplace
make up for
Difference between trip and set off

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