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set
noun(set)an unofficial association of people or groups
Examples:
The smart set goes there.
set
verb(set)get ready for a particular purpose or event
Synonyms: lay out, set up,
Examples:
Set up an experiment.
Set the table.
Set the table.
set
noun(set)several exercises intended to be done in series
Synonyms: exercise set,
Examples:
He did four sets of the incline bench press.
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noun(set)representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
Synonyms: stage set,
Examples:
The sets were meticulously authentic.
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noun(set)a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
Synonyms: bent,
Examples:
The set of his mind was obvious.
set
verb(set)disappear beyond the horizon
Synonyms: go down, go under,
Antonyms: rise,
Examples:
The sun sets early these days.
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verb(set)establish as the highest level or best performance
Synonyms: mark,
Examples:
Set a record.
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adjective(set)set down according to a plan
Synonyms: laid,
Examples:
A carefully laid table with places set for four people.
set
adjective(set)(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Examples:
We are set to go at any time.
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verb(set)make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set
adjective(set)determined or decided upon as by an authority
Synonyms: determined, dictated,
Examples:
The time set for the launching.
set
adjective(set)fixed and unmoving
Examples:
With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare.
His bearded face already has a set hollow look.
His bearded face already has a set hollow look.
set
verb(set)adapt for performance in a different way
Synonyms: arrange,
Examples:
Set this poem to music.
set
noun(set)(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
Synonyms: readiness,
Examples:
The subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution.
His instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set.
His instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set.
set
adjective(set)situated in a particular spot or position
Examples:
A house set on a hilltop.
set
noun(set)evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
Synonyms: seth,
set
verb(set)alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set
noun(set)the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
Examples:
He tested the set of the glue.
set
verb(set)set in type
Synonyms: typeset,
Examples:
My book will be typeset nicely.
Set these words in italics.
Set these words in italics.
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noun(set)a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
Examples:
A set of books.
A set of golf clubs.
A set of teeth.
A set of golf clubs.
A set of teeth.
set
noun(set)any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
Examples:
The early sets ran on storage batteries.
set
verb(set)apply or start
Examples:
Set fire to a building.
set
noun(set)a unit of play in tennis or squash
Examples:
They played two sets of tennis after dinner.
set
adjective(set)being below the horizon
Examples:
The moon is set.
set
verb(set)fix in a border
Examples:
The goldsmith set the diamond.
set
verb(set)give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
set
noun(set)(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
Examples:
The set of prime numbers is infinite.
set
verb(set)put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
Examples:
Set the house afire.
set
verb(set)put into a position that will restore a normal state
Examples:
Set a broken bone.
set
verb(set)set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
Examples:
Set clocks or instruments.
set
noun(set)the act of putting something in position
Examples:
He gave a final set to his hat.
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noun(set)the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
Examples:
Before the set of sun.