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pronunciation:
set
parts of speech:
verb, noun, adjective
phrases:
set fire to, set in, set up
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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
definition 2: to put into a particular state.
They set the wild bird free.
synonyms:
make, put
similar words:
drive, fix, lay, place, throw
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
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
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
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
definition 7: to position for proper operation.
Francis set the hands on the clock.
synonyms:
adjust, regulate
similar words:
adapt, arrange, fix, right
definition 8: to cause to be stiff or fixed in position.
He set his jaw in anger.
synonyms:
fix, tighten
similar words:
harden, steady
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
definition 10: to go below the horizon; sink.
We will arrive before the sun sets.
synonyms:
drop, sink
similar words:
descend, dip, disappear, lower
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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phrase: set in
 
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
definition 2: the scenery for a play or movie.
The set for our play included a castle with hills in the background.
synonyms:
scenery
definition 3: a radio or television receiver.
We gathered around the TV set for our favorite show.
synonyms:
receiver
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.
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.
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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
definition 2: not willing to change.
She is set in her ideas.
synonyms:
rigid, steadfast
antonyms:
varying
similar words:
fixed, inflexible, narrow, obstinate, stubborn
definition 3: prepared; ready.
Are you all set to leave?
synonyms:
prepared, ready
similar words:
game, primed
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phrase: set fire to, set up
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