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Setup vs. Set up 

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"Setup" vs. "Set up" in the English Grammar

What is Their Main Difference?

Both are related to organizing and constituting something. However, 'setup' is a noun and an adjective, whereas, 'set up' is a phrasal verb.

Differences

'Setup' is both a noun and an adjective, whereas, 'set up' is a phrasal verb. Look below:

Example

Let's take a look at the setup instructions now.

I really wish I could help but I'm not in the mood to set up your laptop right now.

Similarities

Both are related to running an organization, software, etc. Check out the examples below:

Example

I tried but I don't know how to set up this amplifier.

The setup process will end in a few minutes.

Are They Interchangeable?

They have different grammatical functions. So, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ Let's make a plan to accelerate the setup.

X Let's make a plan to accelerate the set up.

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