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sets

noun(set)

an unofficial association of people or groups

Synonyms: band, circle, lot,

Examples:

The smart set goes there.

sets

verb(set)

get ready for a particular purpose or event

Synonyms: lay out, set up,

Examples:

Set up an experiment.
Set the table.

sets

noun(set)

several exercises intended to be done in series

Synonyms: exercise set,

Examples:

He did four sets of the incline bench press.

sets

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.

sets

noun(set)

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

Synonyms: bent,

Examples:

The set of his mind was obvious.

sets

verb(set)

disappear beyond the horizon

Synonyms: go down, go under,

Antonyms: rise,

Examples:

The sun sets early these days.

sets

verb(set)

decide upon or fix definitely

Synonyms: define, determine, fix, limit, specify,

sets

verb(set)

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

Synonyms: plant,

sets

verb(set)

establish as the highest level or best performance

Synonyms: mark,

Examples:

Set a record.

sets

verb(set)

urge to attack someone

Synonyms: sic,

sets

adjective(set)

set down according to a plan

Synonyms: laid,

Examples:

A carefully laid table with places set for four people.

sets

adjective(set)

(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

Synonyms: fit, primed,

Examples:

We are set to go at any time.

sets

adjective(set)

converted to solid form (as concrete)

Synonyms: hardened,

sets

verb(set)

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Synonyms: fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set up,

sets

adjective(set)

determined or decided upon as by an authority

Synonyms: determined, dictated,

Examples:

The time set for the launching.

sets

verb(set)

equip with sails or masts

Synonyms: rig, set up,

sets

verb(set)

insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

Synonyms: countersink,

sets

verb(set)

locate

Synonyms: localise, localize, place,

Examples:

The film is set in Africa.

sets

adjective(set)

fixed and unmoving

Synonyms: fixed, rigid,

Examples:

With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare.
His bearded face already has a set hollow look.

sets

verb(set)

put into a certain place or abstract location

Synonyms: lay, place, pose, position, put,

sets

verb(set)

adapt for performance in a different way

Synonyms: arrange,

Examples:

Set this poem to music.

sets

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.

sets

verb(set)

become gelatinous

Synonyms: congeal, jell,

sets

adjective(set)

situated in a particular spot or position

Synonyms: located, placed, situated,

Examples:

A house set on a hilltop.

sets

verb(set)

fix conclusively or authoritatively

Synonyms: determine,

Examples:

Set the rules.

sets

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,

sets

verb(set)

arrange attractively

Synonyms: arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress,

sets

verb(set)

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Synonyms: adjust, correct,

sets

verb(set)

estimate

Synonyms: place, put,

sets

noun(set)

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

Synonyms: curing, hardening, solidification, solidifying,

Examples:

He tested the set of the glue.

sets

verb(set)

bear fruit

Synonyms: fructify,

sets

verb(set)

set in type

Synonyms: typeset,

Examples:

My book will be typeset nicely.
Set these words in italics.

sets

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.

sets

noun(set)

any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

Examples:

The early sets ran on storage batteries.

sets

verb(set)

apply or start

Examples:

Set fire to a building.

sets

noun(set)

a unit of play in tennis or squash

Examples:

They played two sets of tennis after dinner.

sets

adjective(set)

being below the horizon

Examples:

The moon is set.

sets

verb(set)

fix in a border

Examples:

The goldsmith set the diamond.

sets

verb(set)

give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

sets

noun(set)

(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

Examples:

The set of prime numbers is infinite.

sets

verb(set)

put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

Examples:

Set the house afire.

sets

verb(set)

put into a position that will restore a normal state

Examples:

Set a broken bone.

sets

verb(set)

set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

Examples:

Set clocks or instruments.

sets

noun(set)

the act of putting something in position

Examples:

He gave a final set to his hat.

sets

noun(set)

the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

Examples:

Before the set of sun.

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