set
set /ˈsɛt/
adjective
-
(
)
(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
(
primed
, fit
, set
)
(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
In no fit state to continue
in no fit state to continue
Fit to drop
fit to drop
Laughing fit to burst
laughing fit to burst
She was fit to scream
she was fit to scream
Primed for a fight
primed for a fight
We are set to go at any time
we are set to go at any time
-
()
Fixed and unmoving
(
rigid
, set
, fixed
)
fixed and unmoving
With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
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
A face rigid with pain
a face rigid with pain
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()
Situated in a particular spot or position
(
placed
, set
, situated
, located
)
situated in a particular spot or position
Valuable centrally located urban land
valuable centrally located urban land
Strategically placed artillery
strategically placed artillery
A house set on a hilltop
a house set on a hilltop
Nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
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()
Set down according to a plan
(
laid
, set
)
set down according to a plan
A carefully laid table with places set for four people
a carefully laid table with places set for four people
Stones laid in a pattern
stones laid in a pattern
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Converted to solid form (as concrete)
(
hardened
, set
)
converted to solid form (as concrete)
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Determined or decided upon as by an authority
(
determined
, set
, dictated
)
determined or decided upon as by an authority
Date and place are already determined
date and place are already determined
The dictated terms of surrender
the dictated terms of surrender
The time set for the launching
the time set for the launching
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Being below the horizon
(
set
)
being below the horizon
The moon is set
the moon is set
noun
-
()
A group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
(
set
)
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
A set of books
a set of books
A set of golf clubs
a set of golf clubs
A set of teeth
a set of teeth
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()
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
(
set
)
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
The set of prime numbers is infinite
the set of prime numbers is infinite
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()
Several exercises intended to be done in series
(
exercise set
, set
)
several exercises intended to be done in series
He did four sets of the incline bench press
he did four sets of the incline bench press
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()
Representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
(
stage set
, set
)
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
The sets were meticulously authentic
the sets were meticulously authentic
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()
An unofficial association of people or groups
(
set
, lot
, circle
, band
)
an unofficial association of people or groups
The smart set goes there
the smart set goes there
They were an angry lot
they were an angry lot
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()
The act of putting something in position
(
set
)
the act of putting something in position
He gave a final set to his hat
he gave a final set to his hat
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()
A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
(
set
, bent
)
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
The set of his mind was obvious
the set of his mind was obvious
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Any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(
set
)
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
The early sets ran on storage batteries
the early sets ran on storage batteries
-
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
(
set
, readiness
)
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
The subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution
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
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The descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
(
set
)
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
Before the set of sun
before the set of sun
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The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
(
curing
, hardening
, set
, solidification
, solidifying
)
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
The hardening of concrete
the hardening of concrete
He tested the set of the glue
he tested the set of the glue
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A unit of play in tennis or squash
(
set
)
a unit of play in tennis or squash
They played two sets of tennis after dinner
they played two sets of tennis after dinner
verb
-
()
Put into a certain place or abstract location
(
pose
, position
, lay
, place
, put
, set
)
put into a certain place or abstract location
Put your things here
Put your things here
Set the tray down
Set the tray down
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Place emphasis on a certain point
Place emphasis on a certain point
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()
Fix conclusively or authoritatively
(
determine
, set
)
fix conclusively or authoritatively
Set the rules
set the rules
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()
Decide upon or fix definitely
(
define
, limit
, specify
, determine
, fix
, set
)
decide upon or fix definitely
Fix the variables
fix the variables
Specify the parameters
specify the parameters
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()
Establish as the highest level or best performance
(
mark
, set
)
establish as the highest level or best performance
Set a record
set a record
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()
Put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
(
set
)
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
Set the house afire
set the house afire
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()
Fix in a border
(
set
)
fix in a border
The goldsmith set the diamond
The goldsmith set the diamond
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()
Set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
(
set
)
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
Set clocks or instruments
set clocks or instruments
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()
Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
(
fix
, gear up
, set up
, prepare
, ready
, set
)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Get the children ready for school!
Get the children ready for school!
Prepare for war
prepare for war
I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
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()
Locate
(
localise
[British] , localize
, place
, set
)
locate
The film is set in Africa
The film is set in Africa
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()
Put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
(
set
, plant
)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
Let's plant flowers in the garden
Let's plant flowers in the garden
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()
(music) adapt for performance in a different way
(
arrange
, set
)
(music) adapt for performance in a different way
Set this poem to music
set this poem to music
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()
Disappear beyond the horizon
(
go down
, go under
, set
)
disappear beyond the horizon
The sun sets early these days
the sun sets early these days
-
()
Become gelatinous
(
jell
, set
, congeal
)
become gelatinous
The liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
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()
Apply or start
(
set
)
apply or start
Set fire to a building
set fire to a building
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Arrange attractively
(
coif
, coiffe
, coiffure
, arrange
, do
, dress
, set
)
arrange attractively
Dress my hair for the wedding
dress my hair for the wedding
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Bear fruit
(
fructify
, set
)
bear fruit
The apple trees fructify
the apple trees fructify
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Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
(
correct
, set
, adjust
)
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Adjust the clock, please
Adjust the clock, please
Correct the alignment of the front wheels
correct the alignment of the front wheels
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Get ready for a particular purpose or event
(
set
, lay out
, set up
)
get ready for a particular purpose or event
Set up an experiment
set up an experiment
Set the table
set the table
Lay out the tools for the surgery
lay out the tools for the surgery
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Equip with sails or masts
(
rig
, set
, set up
)
equip with sails or masts
Rig a ship
rig a ship
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Estimate
(
set
, place
, put
)
estimate
We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
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Urge to attack someone
(
set
, sic
)
urge to attack someone
The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
The shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
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Give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
(
set
)
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
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Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
(
countersink
, set
)
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
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Put into a position that will restore a normal state
(
set
)
put into a position that will restore a normal state
Set a broken bone
set a broken bone
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Set in type
(
set
, typeset
)
set in type
My book will be typeset nicely
My book will be typeset nicely
Set these words in italics
set these words in italics
noun
-
Evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
(
Set
, Seth
)
evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
