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set / Set > 44 senses
ADJECTIVE1set, fit, primed(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
2set, fixed, rigidFixed and unmoving
3set, located, placed, situatedSituated in a particular spot or position
4set, laidSet down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
5setBelow the horizon
6set, determined, dictatedDetermined or decided upon as by an authority
7set, hardenedConverted to solid form (as concrete)
NOUN1setA group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
2set(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
3set, exercise setSeveral exercises intended to be done in series
4set, stage setRepresentation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
5set, circle, band, lotAn unofficial association of people or groups
6set, bentA relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
7setThe act of putting something in position
8setA unit of play in tennis or squash
9set, hardening, solidifying, solidification, curingThe process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
10Set, SethEvil beast-headed Egyptian god with high square ears and a long snout
11setThe descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
12set, readiness(psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way
13setAny electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
VERB1set, put, place, pose, position, layPut into a certain place or abstract location
2set, determineFix conclusively or authoritatively
3set, specify, determine, fix, limitDecide upon or fix definitely
4set, markEstablish as the highest level or best performance
5setPut into a certain state
6setFix in a border
7set, fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear upMake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
8setSet to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
9set, localize, localise, placeLocate
10set, go down, go underDisappear beyond the horizon
11set, arrangeAdapt for performance in a different way
12set, plantPut or set (seeds or seedlings) into the ground
13setApply or start
14set, jell, congealBecome gelatinous
15setPut into a position that will restore a normal state
16set, countersinkInsert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
17setGive a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
18set, sicUrge a dog to attack someone
19set, place, putEstimate
20set, rig, set upEquip with sails, masts, etc.
21set, set up, lay outGet ready for a particular purpose or event
22set, adjust, correctAlter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
23set, fructifyBear fruit
24set, dress, arrange, do, coif, coiffe, coiffureArrange attractively
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set > adjective 1
Meaning(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed.
Examples"we are set to go at any time"
Synonymsfit, primed
Similar toready
set > adjective 2
MeaningFixed and unmoving.
Examples"with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"; "his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien
Synonymsfixed, rigid
Similar tononmoving, unmoving
set > adjective 3
MeaningSituated in a particular spot or position.
Examples"a house set on a hilltop"
Synonymslocated, placed, situated
Similar tosettled
set > adjective 4
MeaningSet down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people".
Synonymslaid
Similar toarranged, ordered
set > adjective 5
MeaningBelow the horizon.
Examples"the moon is set"
Similar todown
set > adjective 6
MeaningDetermined or decided upon as by an authority.
Examples"the time set for the launching"
Synonymsdetermined, dictated
Similar tosettled
set > adjective 7
MeaningConverted to solid form (as concrete).
Synonymshardened
Similar tohard
set > noun 1, group
MeaningA 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"
Membersvolume
Narrowerdentition, teeth; singleton; pair, brace; trio, triad, triplet; quartet, quartette, quadruplet; quintet, quintette; sextet, sextette, sestet; septet, septette; octet, octette; chess set; manicure set; union, sum, join; intersection, product, cartesian product; field; field; field; bracket; conjugation; suite; choir, consort; core, nucleus, core group; score; threescore; synset
Broadercollection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
set > noun 2, group
Meaning(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols.
Examples"the set of prime numbers is infinite"
Categorymathematics, math, maths
Narrowerinterval; group, mathematical group; locus; subset; null set; Mandelbrot set; mathematical space, topological space; field; solution, root; diagonal; domain; intersection
Broaderabstraction
set > noun 3, act
MeaningSeveral exercises intended to be done in series.
Examples"he did four sets of the incline bench press"
Synonymsexercise set
Broaderexercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
set > noun 4, artifact
MeaningRepresentation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production.
Examples"the sets were meticulously authentic"
Synonymsstage set
Part ofmise en scene, stage setting, setting
Partsset decoration
Narrowerscenery, scene
Broaderrepresentation
set > noun 5, group
MeaningAn unofficial association of people or groups.
Examples"the smart set goes there"
Synonymscircle, band, lot
Narrowercar pool; clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp; cohort; conspiracy, confederacy; Four Hundred; horsy set, horsey set; jet set; party, company
Broadersocial group
set > noun 6, cognition
MeaningA relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way.
Examples"the set of his mind was obvious"
Synonymsbent
Broaderinclination, disposition, tendency
Verbsset; set
set > noun 7, act
MeaningThe act of putting something in position.
Examples"he gave a final set to his hat"
Broaderplacement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement
Verbsset; set; set; set; set
set > noun 8, time
MeaningA unit of play in tennis or squash.
Examples"they played two sets of tennis after dinner"
Broaderplaying period, period of play, play
set > noun 9, process
MeaningThe process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization.
Examples"he tested the set of the glue"
Synonymshardening, solidifying, solidification, curing
Part ofplastination
Narrowercongealment, congelation
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activity
Verbsset
Set > noun 10, person
MeaningEvil beast-headed Egyptian god with high square ears and a long snout. Brother and murderer of Osiris.
SynonymsSeth
BroaderEgyptian deity
set > noun 11, event
MeaningThe descent of a heavenly body below the horizon.
Examples"before the set of sun"
Broaderdescent
set > noun 12, cognition
Meaning(psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way.
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"
Synonymsreadiness
Categorypsychology, psychological science
Broadercognitive state, state of mind
Verbsset; set
set > noun 13, artifact
MeaningAny electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals.
Examples"the early sets ran on storage batteries"
Part ofcommunication system, communication equipment
Narrowerreceiver, receiving system; transmitter, sender
Broaderelectronic equipment
set > verb 1, contact
MeaningPut into a certain place or abstract location.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
ModelThey set the bags on the table
Examples"Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"
Synonymsput, place, pose, position, lay
Narrowerinsert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce; docket; cock; postpose; prepose; step; replace, put back; stratify; plant; intersperse; nestle, snuggle; pile; arrange, set up; superimpose, superpose, lay over; superpose; park; ensconce, settle; emplace; emplace; ship; underlay; trench; pigeonhole; shelve; jar; repose; stick, put forward; sign; middle; parallelize; butt; recess; reposition; throw, thrust; tee, tee up; rack up; coffin; bed; appose; set down, put down, place down; sow, sough, seed; misplace; juxtapose; set down; bottle; bucket; barrel; ground; pillow, rest; misplace, mislay, lose; upend; seat, sit, sit down; lay, put down, repose; stand, stand up, place upright; recline; plant, set; install, instal, put in, set up; situate, fix, posit, deposit; ladle; poise; lean; clap; rest; perch; load; cram; set; siphon; position; glycerolize, glycerolise; space; marshal; settle, settle down; throw; imbricate
Broadermove, displace
See alsoset up; set up; set up; set down; set up; set up; set down; set back; set out
Nounssetting; set
set > verb 2, cognition
MeaningFix conclusively or authoritatively.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s to somebody
Examples"set the rules"
Synonymsdetermine
Narroweridentify, place; date; value; filiate; format; charge; initialize, initialise; tax, assess; price
Nounsset
set > verb 3, communication
MeaningDecide upon or fix definitely.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsspecify, determine, fix, limit
Narrowerquantify; name; reset; define
Broaderchoose, take, select, pick out
Nounsset
set > verb 4, communication
MeaningEstablish as the highest level or best performance.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"set a record"
Synonymsmark
Broaderlay down, establish, make
set > verb 5, change
MeaningPut into a certain state. Cause to be in a certain state.
PatternSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"set the house afire"
Narrowerpitch; keynote
Broaderchange, alter, modify
See alsoset off; set off; set apart; set off; set aside; set up
set > verb 6, contact
MeaningFix in a border.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"The goldsmith set the diamond"
Broaderarrange, set up
Nounssetting; set
set > verb 7, change
MeaningMake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Synonymsfix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up
Narrowersocialize, socialise; provide; cram; precondition; fix; mount; set up, lay out, set; winterize, winterise; summerize, summerise; prime; cultivate, crop, work; brace, poise
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Nounsset
set > verb 8, change
MeaningSet to a certain position or cause to operate correctly.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"set clocks or instruments"
Narrowerreset; advance, set ahead
Broaderadjust, set, correct
See alsoset ahead
Nounssetting
set > verb 9, creation
MeaningLocate.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Examples"The film is set in Africa"
Synonymslocalize, localise, place
Broaderstage, present, represent
Nounsset
set > verb 10, motion
MeaningDisappear beyond the horizon.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelThe moon will soon set
Examples"the sun sets early these days"
Synonymsgo down, go under
Categoryastronomy, uranology
Broaderdescend, fall, go down, come down
Contraryrise, come up, uprise, ascend
set > verb 11, creation
MeaningAdapt for performance in a different way.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelDid he set his major works over a short period of time?
Examples"set this poem to music"
Synonymsarrange
Categorymusic
Narrowerprearrange; put; transpose; tabularize, tabularise, tabulate
Broadercompose, write
set > verb 12, contact
MeaningPut or set (seeds or seedlings) into the ground.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsplant
Narrowerroot; puddle; checkrow; bed; dibble; afforest, forest; replant
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, lay
Nounsset
set > verb 13, creation
MeaningApply or start.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"set fire to a building"
Broaderoriginate, initiate, start
set > verb 14, change
MeaningBecome gelatinous.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonymsjell, congeal
Broadersolidify
Nounsset
set > verb 15, contact
MeaningPut into a position that will restore a normal state.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelDid he set his foot?
Examples"set a broken bone"
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, lay
Nounsset
set > verb 16, contact
MeaningInsert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymscountersink
Broaderbury, sink
set > verb 17, contact
MeaningGive a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderhone
set > verb 18, competition
MeaningUrge a dog to attack someone.
PatternSomebody ----s something on somebody
Synonymssic
Broaderassail, assault, set on, attack
set > verb 19, cognition
MeaningEstimate.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsplace, put
Broaderestimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge
set > verb 20, change
MeaningEquip with sails, masts, etc.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsrig, set up
Broaderequip, fit, fit out, outfit
set > verb 21, change
MeaningGet ready for a particular purpose or event.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"set up an experiment"; "set the table"
Synonymsset up, lay out
Broaderfix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Nounsset; setting
set > verb 22, change
MeaningAlter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymsadjust, correct
Narrowerproportion; modulate; temper; tune, tune up; calibrate, graduate, fine-tune; tune, tune up; time; trim; zero, zero in; zero; readjust, reset; attune; time; set; regulate, modulate; focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen; synchronize, synchronise, sync; pressurize, pressurise; depressurize, depressurise, decompress; match, fit; plumb; align, ordinate, coordinate; harmonize, harmonise, reconcile; linearize, linearise; justify; citify
Broaderchange, alter, modify
set > verb 23, body
MeaningBear fruit.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonymsfructify
Broaderreproduce, procreate, multiply
set > verb 24, body
MeaningArrange attractively.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey set their hair
Synonymsdress, arrange, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure
Narrowerbob; wave
Broadergroom, neaten
Similar todress, groom, curry

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