Difference between Set and Put

What is the difference between Set and Put?

Set as a verb is to put (something) down, to rest. while Put as a verb is to place something somewhere

Set

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put (something) down, to rest. To put (something) down, to rest. To determine or settle. To adjust. To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface. To arrange with dishes and cutlery. To introduce or describe. To locate, to backdrop (a play, etc). To compile, to make (a crossword). To prepare (a stage or film set). To fit (someone) up in a situation. To arrange (type). To devise and assign (work) to. to sit. To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack. To solidify. Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as it rotates. To defeat a contract.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A matching collection of similar things. A collection of various objects for a particular purpose. An object made up several parts A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it. Set theory. A group of people, usually meeting socially. A punch for setting nails in wood. The scenery for a film or play. The initial or basic formation of dancers. A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest. A complete series of games, forming part of a match. The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack. A device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television. Three of a kind in poker. In community card games, the term is usually reserved for a situation in which a pair in a player's hand is matched by a single card on the board. Compare with trips. A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces. A sett; a hole made and lived in by a badger. A drum kit, a drum set. A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Ready, prepared. Intent, determined (to do something). Prearranged. Fixed in one's opinion. Fixed in a certain style.

Example sentence: We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square.

Put

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A right to sell something at a predetermined price.A contract to sell a security at a set price on or before a certain date.An idiot; a foolish person.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To place something somewhereTo bring or set into a certain relation, state or conditionTo exercise a put optionTo express something in a certain mannerTo throw a heavy iron ball as a sport. See shot put.

Example sentence: A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

We hope you now know whether to use Set or Put in your sentence.

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