set

1 of 3

verb

ˈset

set; setting

transitive verb

: to cause to sit : place in or on a seat

: to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them

: to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator

: to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race

: to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability

set a ladder against the wall

set a stone on the grave

: transplant sense 1

set seedlings

c(1)

: to make (a trap) ready to catch prey

(2)

: to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish

: to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting

: to direct with fixed attention

set your mind to it

: to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation

slaves were set free

set the house on fire

: to cause the start of

set a fire

: to appoint or assign to an office or duty

: post, station

: to cause to assume a specified posture or position

set the door ajar

: to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance

the years have set their mark on him

: affix

: apply

set a match to kindling

: to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation : prescribe

set a wedding day

set the rules for the game

: to establish as the highest level or best performance

set a record for the half mile

: to furnish as a pattern or model

set an example of generosity

: to allot as a task

setting lessons for the children to work upon at home—

Manchester Examiner

: to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position

set the alarm for 7:00

set a thermostat at 68

also : to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

: to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured

set a broken bone

: to spread to the wind

set the sails

: to put in order for use

set a place for a guest

: to make scenically ready for a performance

set the stage

c(1)

: to arrange (type) for printing

set type by hand

(2)

: to put into type or its equivalent (as on film)

set the first word in italic

: to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing

set a razor

: to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions

: to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface

: to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)

: to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions

: to adorn with something affixed or infixed : stud, dot

clear sky set with stars

: to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting

: to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting

a story set in Paris

: to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of

sets a great deal by daily exercise

: to place in a relative rank or category

set duty before pleasure

: to fix at a certain amount

set bail at $500

: value, rate

their promises were set at naught

: to place as an estimate of worth

set a high value on life

: to place in relation for comparison or balance

theory set against practice

: to direct to action

: to incite to attack or antagonism

war sets brother against brother

: to place by transporting

was set ashore on the island

: to put in motion

: to put and fix in a direction

set our faces toward home once more

of a dog : to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude

: to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge

: to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to

set her jaw in determination

: to make unyielding or obstinate

: to cause to become firm or solid

set milk for cheese

: to cause (fruit or seed) to develop

intransitive verb

chiefly dialectal : sit

: to be becoming : be suitable : fit

the coat sets well

: to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

: to affect one with or as if with weight

the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

: to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)

of a plant part : to undergo development usually as a result of pollination

: to pass below the horizon : go down

the sun sets

: to come to an end

this century sets with little mirth—

Thomas Fuller

: to apply oneself to some activity

set to work

: to have a specified direction in motion : flow, tend

the wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm—

Esther Forbes

of a dog : to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing

: to dance face to face with another in a square dance

set to your partner and turn

: to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration

the cement sets rapidly

of a dye or color : to become permanent

of a bone : to become whole by growing together

set

2 of 3

noun

: the act or action of setting

: the condition of being set

: a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together

an electric train set

: mental inclination, tendency, or habit : bent

a set toward mathematics

: a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation

: direction of flow

the set of the wind

: form or carriage of the body or of its parts

her face took on a cynical set—

Raymond Kennedy

: the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended

in order to give the skirt a pretty set—

Mary J. Howell

: amount of deflection from a straight line

set of a saw's teeth

: permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress

: the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving

or less commonly sett

ˈset

: a young plant or rooted cutting ready for transplanting

: a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation

onion sets

: the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization

or sett : the burrow of a badger

: the width of the body of a piece of type

: an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production

or less commonly sett : a rectangular paving stone of sandstone or granite

: a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker

: a collection of books or periodicals forming a unit

: a clutch of eggs

: the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance

: a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission

also : the music played at one session

: a group of persons associated by common interests

: a collection of elements and especially mathematical ones (such as numbers or points)

called also class

: an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit

a television set

: a usually offensive formation in football or basketball

: a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise

set

3 of 3

adjective

: intent, determined

set upon going

: intentional, premeditated

did it of set purpose

: fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement

The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June

Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

: reluctant to change

set in their ways

: immovable, rigid

set frown

: built-in

a set tub

: settled, persistent

set defiance

: ready for action, use, etc. : prepared

We were set for an early morning start

The table is set. Should I bring out the food?

—often used in the phrase all set

Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave?We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set. [=fully functional and ready for use]She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it.—

Norma Fox Mazer

: needing or wanting nothing further

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set."

The leak is fixed, so you should be set now.

After winning the lottery, they were set for life

—often used in the phrase all set

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set."Can I help you find something, or are you all set?Is the bill all set, or do you need some change?

Phrases

set about

: to begin to do

set apart

: to reserve to a particular use

: to make noticeable or outstanding

set aside

: to put to one side : discard

: to reserve for a purpose : save

: dismiss

: annul, overrule

set at

: to mount an attack on : assail

would go although … devils should set at me—

Charlotte Yonge

set eyes on

: to catch sight of

set foot in

: enter

set foot on

: to step onto

set forth

: to give an account or statement of

: to start out on a journey

set forward

: further

: to start out on a journey

set in motion

: to give impulse to

sets the story in motion vividly—

Howard Thompson

set one's hand to

: to become engaged in

set one's heart on

: resolve sense transitive 5

she set her heart on going to medical school

set one's house in order

: to organize one's affairs

set one's sights on

: to determine to pursue

set one's teeth on edge

: irritate, annoy

set one straight

: to correct someone by providing accurate information

set sail

: to start out on a course

especially : to begin a voyage

set sail for Bermuda

set store by or set store on

: to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile

set the stage

: to provide the basis or background

this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

set to music

: to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text)

set upon

: to attack usually with violence

the dogs set upon the trespassers

Example Sentences

Verb We need to set some extra chairs around the table. He set the ladder against the wall and walked away. I remember setting my bag right here. They set the bricks along the walkway. The jeweler can set the stone several different ways. He turned off the car and set the parking brake. Rangers will set a trap to catch the bear. We set an extra place at the table for our guest. Noun I need to buy a new set of golf clubs. The kids are allowed to watch two hours of television. After that, I turn off the set. We met on the set of Hamlet. Adjective Her college is set in the countryside. Their house is set back from the road. a man with deep-set eyes She has very set ideas about how children should behave. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

His magnetic pull toward dimpled leather reminds Edney of Jason Kidd, the former California star who set the Pac-12 record with an absurd 110 steals during the 1992-93 season. —

Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023 Drew Timme to have some of their highest-scoring games in early-season losses, and LSU forward Derek Fountain set a career high Saturday with 26 points. —

Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 8 Feb. 2023 Coco wore a red bikini set with devil horns, while Ice-T sported a red t-shirt and leather trousers with vampire fangs. —

Taiwo Balogun, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 James set the record with a fadeaway jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter. —

Christopher Brito, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2023 With a smattering of freckles and a megawatt smile, Jentzen drew attention from casting directors, talent, and other industry insiders when Johna brought him on set with his sister. —

Longreads, 7 Feb. 2023 Austin Peay went 8-4 in his second season as Healy guided an offense that finished sixth in the nation and set a school record with 3,105 yards rushing in 2017. —

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2023 In the last 16 Super Bowls, the anthem has gone over the oddsmaker’s set time on nine occasions and under it six times, with one push. —

Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Show your team spirit with a custom cornhole set with your team colors and logo. —

Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023

Noun

Gustavo Arellano, along with a diverse set of reporters from the award-winning L.A. Times newsroom, delivers the most interesting stories from the Los Angeles Times every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. —

Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 Give your windows the custom VIP treatment with a set of the Custom Pleat Drapes from Wovn Home. —

Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023 The American Academy of Pediatrics worked with sports organizations to come up with a set of forms that doctors could use to evaluate would-be athletes, said Carl, also a professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University in Chicago. —

Heather Hollingsworth, ajc, 10 Feb. 2023 Still, a new storytelling format comes with a new set of challenges. —

Jessica Leon, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2023 Past the foyer is a great room with a set of double doors that opens to the larger of the two terraces and a parlor decked out with a full wet bar. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2023 Chevrolet equips every Trailblazer with a set of basic driver-assistance technology and makes more advanced tech, such as adaptive cruise control, optional. —

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023 That comes with a new set of challenges, and in the case of the budding 2023 season, finding two new coordinators came first. —

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 8 Feb. 2023 Tonight, the Celtics are four-and-a-half-point favorites with the total set at 224.5 points. —

Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023

Adjective

Just keep in mind that the set ships in multiple boxes. —

Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023 In recent years, the Dallas Opera has mainly used pre-existing productions, bringing in set pieces, props and costumes from elsewhere. —

Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2023 Rinse away any debris, and then use boiling or hot water with a bit of dish washing soap to soak away any set stains and bacteria. —

Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2023 The games will be played to a set score: 40 points for the two semifinals and 25 for the final. —

Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2023 The picture follows closely the set lines of most of Charlies former opuses. —

Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2023 But the main indicator of inflation, the consumer price index, is compiled by looking at the changes in price specifically urban Americans pay for a set basket of goods. —

Stephen Weiler, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2023 These carbide Bosch bits and their self-centering tips are the perfect choice for those looking for an effective bit set that's relatively inexpensive. —

Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 The commission decided to allow operating hours to begin earlier at 5 a.m. and remove the set number of employees. —

Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2023 See More

Phrases Containing set

Kids Definition

set

1 of 3 verb

ˈset

set; setting

: to cause to sit

: to give (a fowl) eggs to hatch or provide (eggs) with suitable conditions for hatching

: to put or fix in a place, condition, or position

set a dish on the table

set a trap

set a watch

: to place (a story or performance) in a specified setting

a book set in a small town

: to direct with fixed attention

had set my heart on a new bike

: to cause to be, become, or do

slaves were set free

: to start on purpose

set a fire

: to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation

set a price

set a wedding day

: to establish as the best performance

set a record

: to furnish as a pattern or model

set an example

: to restore to normal position or connection

set a broken bone

: to put in order for immediate use

set the table

: to put in order for printing

set type by hand

: to put into type or something like type (as on photographic film)

set the first word in italic

: to wave, curl, or arrange hair by wetting and drying

: to fix in a setting or frame

set diamonds in a ring

: value entry 2 sense 1, rate

set the loss at $2000

: to put and fix in a direction

set our faces toward home once more

: to fix firmly : give rigid form to

set his jaw in determination

: to become or cause to become firm or solid

the gelatin is setting

: to form and bring to maturity

the old tree still sets a good crop of apples

chiefly dialect : sit sense 1a, b

: to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

the hen has been setting for several days

: to pass below the horizon

the sun sets

: to apply oneself to some activity

set to work

: to have a certain direction in motion : flow

: to become permanent

if you don't wash that fast the stain will set

set

2 of 3 noun

: the act or action of setting

: the condition of being set

: a number of persons or things of the same kind that belong or are used together

the social set

a set of dishes

: direction of flow

the set of the wind

: the form or movement of the body or of its parts

the set of the shoulders

: an artificial setting for a scene of a play or movie

: a group of tennis games that make up a match

: a group of mathematical elements (as numbers or points)

: an electronic device

a television set

set

3 of 3 adjective

: showing great determination

set against going

: fixed by authority

a set rule

: not very willing to change

set in their ways

: fixed sense 1a, rigid

a set smile

: built-in

a set tub for washing

: prepared for use or action : ready

are you all set?

Medical Definition

set

1 of 2 verb

ˈset

set; setting

transitive verb

: to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured

set a broken bone

intransitive verb

: to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration

of a bone : to become whole by knitting

set

2 of 2 noun

: a state of psychological preparedness usually of limited duration for action in response to an anticipated stimulus or situation

the influence of mental set on problem solving

单词	set forth
释义	set 1 of 3 verb ˈset set; setting transitive verb 1 : to cause to sit : place in or on a seat 2 a : to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them b : to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator 3 : to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race 4 a : to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability set a ladder against the wall set a stone on the grave b : transplant sense 1 set seedlings c(1) : to make (a trap) ready to catch prey (2) : to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish d : to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting 5 : to direct with fixed attention set your mind to it 6 a : to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation slaves were set free set the house on fire b : to cause the start of set a fire 7 a : to appoint or assign to an office or duty b : post, station 8 : to cause to assume a specified posture or position set the door ajar 9 a : to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance the years have set their mark on him b : affix c : apply set a match to kindling 10 : to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation : prescribe set a wedding day set the rules for the game 11 a : to establish as the highest level or best performance set a record for the half mile b : to furnish as a pattern or model set an example of generosity c : to allot as a task setting lessons for the children to work upon at home—Manchester Examiner 12 a : to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position set the alarm for 7:00 set a thermostat at 68 also : to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard b : to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured set a broken bone c : to spread to the wind set the sails 13 a : to put in order for use set a place for a guest b : to make scenically ready for a performance set the stage c(1) : to arrange (type) for printing set type by hand (2) : to put into type or its equivalent (as on film) set the first word in italic 14 a : to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing set a razor b : to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions c : to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface 15 : to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching) 16 : to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions 17 a : to adorn with something affixed or infixed : stud, dot clear sky set with stars b : to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting c : to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting a story set in Paris 18 a : to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of sets a great deal by daily exercise b : to place in a relative rank or category set duty before pleasure c : to fix at a certain amount set bail at $500 d : value, rate their promises were set at naught e : to place as an estimate of worth set a high value on life 19 : to place in relation for comparison or balance theory set against practice 20 a : to direct to action b : to incite to attack or antagonism war sets brother against brother 21 a : to place by transporting was set ashore on the island b : to put in motion c : to put and fix in a direction set our faces toward home once more d of a dog : to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude 22 : to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge 23 a : to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to set her jaw in determination b : to make unyielding or obstinate 24 : to cause to become firm or solid set milk for cheese 25 : to cause (fruit or seed) to develop intransitive verb 1 chiefly dialectal : sit 2 : to be becoming : be suitable : fit the coat sets well 3 : to cover and warm eggs to hatch them 4 a : to affect one with or as if with weight the pudding sets heavily on my stomach b : to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running) 5 of a plant part : to undergo development usually as a result of pollination 6 a : to pass below the horizon : go down the sun sets b : to come to an end this century sets with little mirth—Thomas Fuller 7 : to apply oneself to some activity set to work 8 : to have a specified direction in motion : flow, tend the wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm—Esther Forbes 9 of a dog : to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing 10 : to dance face to face with another in a square dance set to your partner and turn 11 a : to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration the cement sets rapidly b of a dye or color : to become permanent c of a bone : to become whole by growing together set 2 of 3 noun 1 a : the act or action of setting b : the condition of being set 2 : a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together an electric train set 3 a : mental inclination, tendency, or habit : bent a set toward mathematics b : a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation 4 : direction of flow the set of the wind 5 : form or carriage of the body or of its parts her face took on a cynical set—Raymond Kennedy 6 : the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended in order to give the skirt a pretty set—Mary J. Howell 7 : amount of deflection from a straight line set of a saw's teeth 8 : permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress 9 : the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving 10 or less commonly sett ˈset a : a young plant or rooted cutting ready for transplanting b : a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation onion sets c : the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization 11 or sett : the burrow of a badger 12 : the width of the body of a piece of type 13 : an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production 14 or less commonly sett : a rectangular paving stone of sandstone or granite 15 : a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker 16 : a collection of books or periodicals forming a unit 17 : a clutch of eggs 18 : the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance 19 : a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission also : the music played at one session 20 : a group of persons associated by common interests 21 : a collection of elements and especially mathematical ones (such as numbers or points) called also class 22 : an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit a television set 23 : a usually offensive formation in football or basketball 24 : a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise set 3 of 3 adjective 1 : intent, determined set upon going 2 : intentional, premeditated did it of set purpose 3 : fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours 4 : reluctant to change set in their ways 5 a : immovable, rigid set frown b : built-in a set tub 6 : settled, persistent set defiance 7 a : ready for action, use, etc. : prepared We were set for an early morning start The table is set. Should I bring out the food? —often used in the phrase all set Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave?We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set. [=fully functional and ready for use]She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it.—Norma Fox Mazer b : needing or wanting nothing further "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set." The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life —often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set."Can I help you find something, or are you all set?Is the bill all set, or do you need some change? Phrases set about : to begin to do set apart 1 : to reserve to a particular use 2 : to make noticeable or outstanding set aside 1 : to put to one side : discard 2 : to reserve for a purpose : save 3 : dismiss 4 : annul, overrule set at : to mount an attack on : assail would go although … devils should set at me—Charlotte Yonge set eyes on : to catch sight of set foot in : enter set foot on : to step onto set forth 1 : to give an account or statement of 2 : to start out on a journey set forward 1 : further 2 : to start out on a journey set in motion : to give impulse to sets the story in motion vividly—Howard Thompson set one's hand to : to become engaged in set one's heart on : resolve sense transitive 5 she set her heart on going to medical school set one's house in order : to organize one's affairs set one's sights on : to determine to pursue set one's teeth on edge : irritate, annoy set one straight : to correct someone by providing accurate information set sail : to start out on a course especially : to begin a voyage set sail for Bermuda set store by or set store on : to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile set the stage : to provide the basis or background this trend will set the stage for higher earnings set to music : to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text) set upon : to attack usually with violence the dogs set upon the trespassers Synonyms Verb brood hatch incubate sit Noun bloc block body coalition faction party sect side wing Adjective fit go prepared ready See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb We need to set some extra chairs around the table. He set the ladder against the wall and walked away. I remember setting my bag right here. They set the bricks along the walkway. The jeweler can set the stone several different ways. He turned off the car and set the parking brake. Rangers will set a trap to catch the bear. We set an extra place at the table for our guest. Noun I need to buy a new set of golf clubs. The kids are allowed to watch two hours of television. After that, I turn off the set. We met on the set of Hamlet. Adjective Her college is set in the countryside. Their house is set back from the road. a man with deep-set eyes She has very set ideas about how children should behave. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb His magnetic pull toward dimpled leather reminds Edney of Jason Kidd, the former California star who set the Pac-12 record with an absurd 110 steals during the 1992-93 season. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023 Drew Timme to have some of their highest-scoring games in early-season losses, and LSU forward Derek Fountain set a career high Saturday with 26 points. —Mike Rodak \| Mrodak@al.com, al, 8 Feb. 2023 Coco wore a red bikini set with devil horns, while Ice-T sported a red t-shirt and leather trousers with vampire fangs. —Taiwo Balogun, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 James set the record with a fadeaway jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter. —Christopher Brito, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2023 With a smattering of freckles and a megawatt smile, Jentzen drew attention from casting directors, talent, and other industry insiders when Johna brought him on set with his sister. —Longreads, 7 Feb. 2023 Austin Peay went 8-4 in his second season as Healy guided an offense that finished sixth in the nation and set a school record with 3,105 yards rushing in 2017. —Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2023 In the last 16 Super Bowls, the anthem has gone over the oddsmaker’s set time on nine occasions and under it six times, with one push. —Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Show your team spirit with a custom cornhole set with your team colors and logo. —Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023 Noun Gustavo Arellano, along with a diverse set of reporters from the award-winning L.A. Times newsroom, delivers the most interesting stories from the Los Angeles Times every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. —Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 Give your windows the custom VIP treatment with a set of the Custom Pleat Drapes from Wovn Home. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023 The American Academy of Pediatrics worked with sports organizations to come up with a set of forms that doctors could use to evaluate would-be athletes, said Carl, also a professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University in Chicago. —Heather Hollingsworth, ajc, 10 Feb. 2023 Still, a new storytelling format comes with a new set of challenges. —Jessica Leon, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2023 Past the foyer is a great room with a set of double doors that opens to the larger of the two terraces and a parlor decked out with a full wet bar. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2023 Chevrolet equips every Trailblazer with a set of basic driver-assistance technology and makes more advanced tech, such as adaptive cruise control, optional. —Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023 That comes with a new set of challenges, and in the case of the budding 2023 season, finding two new coordinators came first. —Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 8 Feb. 2023 Tonight, the Celtics are four-and-a-half-point favorites with the total set at 224.5 points. —Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023 Adjective Just keep in mind that the set ships in multiple boxes. —Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023 In recent years, the Dallas Opera has mainly used pre-existing productions, bringing in set pieces, props and costumes from elsewhere. —Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2023 Rinse away any debris, and then use boiling or hot water with a bit of dish washing soap to soak away any set stains and bacteria. —Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2023 The games will be played to a set score: 40 points for the two semifinals and 25 for the final. —Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2023 The picture follows closely the set lines of most of Charlies former opuses. —Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2023 But the main indicator of inflation, the consumer price index, is compiled by looking at the changes in price specifically urban Americans pay for a set basket of goods. —Stephen Weiler, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2023 These carbide Bosch bits and their self-centering tips are the perfect choice for those looking for an effective bit set that's relatively inexpensive. —Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 The commission decided to allow operating hours to begin earlier at 5 a.m. and remove the set number of employees. —Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English setten, from Old English settan; akin to Old High German sezzen to set, Old English sittan to sit Adjective Middle English sett, from Old English gesett, past participle of settan First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing set chemistry set all set dead set dresser set dinette set hard-set have one's heart set on (something) (get) ready, (get) set, go mind-set Mandelbrot set put/set pen to paper put/set one's mind to (something) saw set replacement set put/set (something) to rights set/get tongues wagging set/lay great store by set/put (something) straight set/start a (new) trend set about set a precedent set a date set a fire set against set back set aside set by set book/text set down set forth set in motion set in one's ways set great store by/on set menu set out set one's own house in order set pattern set piece set point set something afire/aflame/ablaze set square set (something or someone) against set store by set store on set the pace set the pattern set the scene set theory set the seal on set the tone set the world on fire set the wheels in motion set-top box set up set up camp set upon skill set sharp-set well-set box set close-set carved/etched/set/written in stone horsey set get/set/start the ball rolling point set topology set fire to mis-set jet set set a record set/put someone straight fuzzy set set/put someone's mind at ease/rest set/put the record straight set (oneself) up as (something) set (oneself) against set for life set off boxed set self-set set an example set in set priorities set something on fire set someone's mind at ease set (someone) right/straight dead set on set texts stage set set to work set up house set the world alight set on set (something) on its ear set shot television set set light to tea set set up in (something) truth set train set set to dead set against swing set set up as (something) solution set the smart set set apart the jet set set forward set eyes on set at set in train set one straight set up housekeeping set one's house in order set foot in set up shop set up in business set foot on set one's heart on set of pipes set to music set one's hand to set one's sights on set the stage set one's teeth on edge set sail See More chemistry set all set dead set dresser set dinette set hard-set have one's heart set on (something) (get) ready, (get) set, go mind-set Mandelbrot set put/set pen to paper put/set one's mind to (something) saw set replacement set put/set (something) to rights set/get tongues wagging set/lay great store by set/put (something) straight set/start a (new) trend set about set a precedent set a date set a fire set against set back set aside set by set book/text set down set forth set in motion set in one's ways set great store by/on set menu set out set one's own house in order set pattern set piece set point set something afire/aflame/ablaze set square set (something or someone) against set store by set store on set the pace set the pattern set the scene set theory set the seal on set the tone set the world on fire set the wheels in motion set-top box set up set up camp set upon skill set sharp-set well-set box set close-set carved/etched/set/written in stone horsey set get/set/start the ball rolling point set topology set fire to mis-set jet set set a record set/put someone straight fuzzy set set/put someone's mind at ease/rest set/put the record straight set (oneself) up as (something) set (oneself) against set for life set off boxed set self-set set an example set in set priorities set something on fire set someone's mind at ease set (someone) right/straight dead set on set texts stage set set to work set up house set the world alight set on set (something) on its ear set shot television set set light to tea set set up in (something) truth set train set set to dead set against swing set set up as (something) solution set the smart set set apart the jet set set forward set eyes on set at set in train set one straight set up housekeeping set one's house in order set foot in set up shop set up in business set foot on set one's heart on set of pipes set to music set one's hand to set one's sights on set the stage set one's teeth on edge set sail See More Kids Definition set 1 of 3 verb ˈset set; setting 1 : to cause to sit 2 : to give (a fowl) eggs to hatch or provide (eggs) with suitable conditions for hatching 3 a : to put or fix in a place, condition, or position set a dish on the table set a trap set a watch b : to place (a story or performance) in a specified setting a book set in a small town 4 : to direct with fixed attention had set my heart on a new bike 5 : to cause to be, become, or do slaves were set free 6 : to start on purpose set a fire 7 : to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation set a price set a wedding day 8 a : to establish as the best performance set a record b : to furnish as a pattern or model set an example 9 : to restore to normal position or connection set a broken bone 10 a : to put in order for immediate use set the table b : to put in order for printing set type by hand c : to put into type or something like type (as on photographic film) set the first word in italic 11 : to wave, curl, or arrange hair by wetting and drying 12 : to fix in a setting or frame set diamonds in a ring 13 : value entry 2 sense 1, rate set the loss at $2000 14 : to put and fix in a direction set our faces toward home once more 15 : to fix firmly : give rigid form to set his jaw in determination 16 : to become or cause to become firm or solid the gelatin is setting 17 : to form and bring to maturity the old tree still sets a good crop of apples 18 chiefly dialect : sit sense 1a, b 19 : to cover and warm eggs to hatch them the hen has been setting for several days 20 : to pass below the horizon the sun sets 21 : to apply oneself to some activity set to work 22 : to have a certain direction in motion : flow 23 : to become permanent if you don't wash that fast the stain will set set 2 of 3 noun 1 a : the act or action of setting b : the condition of being set 2 : a number of persons or things of the same kind that belong or are used together the social set a set of dishes 3 : direction of flow the set of the wind 4 : the form or movement of the body or of its parts the set of the shoulders 5 : an artificial setting for a scene of a play or movie 6 : a group of tennis games that make up a match 7 : a group of mathematical elements (as numbers or points) 8 : an electronic device a television set set 3 of 3 adjective 1 : showing great determination set against going 2 : fixed by authority a set rule 3 : not very willing to change set in their ways 4 a : fixed sense 1a, rigid a set smile b : built-in a set tub for washing 5 : prepared for use or action : ready are you all set? Medical Definition set 1 of 2 verb ˈset set; setting transitive verb : to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured set a broken bone intransitive verb 1 : to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration 2 of a bone : to become whole by knitting set 2 of 2 noun : a state of psychological preparedness usually of limited duration for action in response to an anticipated stimulus or situation the influence of mental set on problem solving set forth phrase as in describe to give an oral or written account of in some detail The strikers set forth their demands in a written statement to the company. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance describe tell chronicle recount relate narrate report chart voice recite detail reel off state rehearse depict utter reveal bare express disclose particularize divulge expose itemize enumerate give deliver sketch render delineate let on (about)
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