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set
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- pronunciation:
- set
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, adjective
- phrases:
- set fire to, set in, set up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sets, setting, set |
| definition 1: |
to put in a particular position or location.
Rebecca set the glass on the table.- synonyms:
- lay, place, put
- similar words:
- deposit, locate, pitch, position, station, stick
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| definition 2: |
to put into a particular state.
They set the wild bird free.- synonyms:
- make, put
- similar words:
- drive, fix, lay, place, throw
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| definition 3: |
to put in order or arrange in order to make ready for use.
Please set the table for lunch.- synonyms:
- arrange, prepare
- antonyms:
- clear
- similar words:
- adapt, array, assemble, equip, fix, furnish, order, organize, pitch, prime
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| definition 4: |
to fix.
The library set a limit on the number of books people can borrow.- synonyms:
- determine
- similar words:
- appoint, decide, define, establish
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| definition 5: |
to assign to perform a particular task.
Dad set us to washing the dishes.- synonyms:
- appoint, assign
- similar words:
- charge, designate, direct, entrust, name
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| definition 6: |
to establish.
The manager set a goal for her workers.- synonyms:
- establish, found, institute
- similar words:
- assess, create, impose, locate, pitch, place, root, start
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| definition 7: |
to position for proper operation.
Francis set the hands on the clock.- synonyms:
- adjust, regulate
- similar words:
- adapt, arrange, fix, right
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| definition 8: |
to cause to be stiff or fixed in position.
He set his jaw in anger.- synonyms:
- fix, tighten
- similar words:
- harden, steady
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| definition 9: |
to put back in place after being broken.
The doctor set Lee's broken leg and then put it in a cast.- similar words:
- fix, join, knit, mend
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| definition 10: |
to go below the horizon; sink.
We will arrive before the sun sets.- synonyms:
- drop, sink
- similar words:
- descend, dip, disappear, lower
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| definition 11: |
to become hard or solid.
This dessert will set when it is chilled.Bake the clay at a low temperature until it sets.- synonyms:
- harden
- antonyms:
- melt
- similar words:
- congeal, take, thicken
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| related words: |
bait, clot, cock, dictate, install, institute, pace, prepare, put, ready, scale, space, stand, stick, time, turn |
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| phrase: |
set in |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a group of related objects that are used together.
I bought a new set of tools.
- synonyms:
- kit, suite
- similar words:
- battery, collection, group, service, system
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| definition 2: |
the scenery for a play or movie.
The set for our play included a castle with hills in the background.- synonyms:
- scenery
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| definition 3: |
a radio or television receiver.
We gathered around the TV set for our favorite show.- synonyms:
- receiver
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| definition 4: |
a series of games that is the principal unit of a match in tennis. The player who wins the most sets wins the match.
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| definition 5: |
a group of points or numbers that are related to each other in some way.
The set of even numbers contains all whole numbers that can be divided by two. |
| related words: |
arrangement, array, background, band, batch, bunch, cast, category, chain, class, combination, expression, kind, kit, lot, outfit, pack, pair |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
already decided; fixed.
We meet at a set time every day.- antonyms:
- changing, fresh, original, variable
- similar words:
- arranged, rigid, settled
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| definition 2: |
not willing to change.
She is set in her ideas.- synonyms:
- rigid, steadfast
- antonyms:
- varying
- similar words:
- fixed, inflexible, narrow, obstinate, stubborn
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| definition 3: |
prepared; ready.
Are you all set to leave?- synonyms:
- prepared, ready
- similar words:
- game, primed
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| related words: |
accustomed, bent, due, firm, specific, standard, stationary, steady, usual |
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| phrase: |
set fire to, set up |
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