| set in |
to begin to be established or take effect. |
| setoff |
in architecture, a projecting ledge or shelf. [2 definitions] |
| set off |
to begin going somewhere, esp. on a trip. [5 definitions] |
| set one's cap for |
to try to attract as a husband or wife. |
| set on fire |
to start the burning of (something), causing damage or destruction. |
| set out |
to start on a journey or begin an adventure. [5 definitions] |
| set piece |
a literary, musical, or other artistic work, or part of such a work, that aims to achieve certain effects, esp. technically impressive ones. [2 definitions] |
| set sail |
to start out on or as if on a sea voyage. |
| setscrew |
an often headless screw that holds one piece firmly against another. [2 definitions] |
| set shot |
a shot made by a basketball player while standing in place. |
| set store by |
to hold in esteem; value. |
| settee |
a seat with a back and usu. arms, on which two or more persons can sit. |
| setter |
someone or something that sets (usu. used in combination). [2 definitions] |
| set theory |
the study of the mathematical properties of, and relations between, sets. |
| setting |
surroundings; context; environment. [5 definitions] |
| settle1 |
to finally agree upon or resolve. [13 definitions] |
| settle2 |
a long wooden seat with arms and a high back; settee. |
| settle a score |
to retaliate in response to a grievance or hurt. |
| settle down |
to adopt a quieter and more stable lifestyle. [4 definitions] |
| settle for |
to accept (something that is not truly what one prefers), or decide that one will be content with (something). |
| settlement |
the process or act of settling, or the condition of being settled. [4 definitions] |