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Setup vs. Set up
Setup
/ˈset̬ˌʌp/Examples:
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Set up
/sɛt'ʌp/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Setup is a noun, referring to an arrangement or structure.
- Set up is a phrasal verb describing the action of arranging or establishing something.
- Think of setup as what you have, while set up is what you do.
- You can say The setup of the event was impressive, but youll say They set up the stage yesterday.'
- Setup is often used as a single word in the context of IT and technology, like software setup.
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