SET
/sÉ›t/ ► audio Scrabble 3 Words With Friends 3
Definition
- adjective (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed.
— synonyms: fit(p), primed(p), set(p)
- adjective fixed and unmoving.
— synonyms: fixed, rigid
- adjective situated in a particular spot or position.
— synonyms: located, placed, situated
- adjective set down according to a plan.
— synonyms: laid
- adjective being below the horizon.
— synonyms: set(p)
- adjective determined or decided upon as by an authority.
— synonyms: determined, dictated
- adjective converted to solid form (as concrete).
— synonyms: hardened
- noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used.
- noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols.
- noun several exercises intended to be done in series.
— synonyms: exercise_set
- noun representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production.
— synonyms: stage_set
- noun an unofficial association of people or groups.
— synonyms: circle, band, lot
- noun a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way.
— synonyms: bent
- noun the act of putting something in position.
- noun a unit of play in tennis or squash.
- noun the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization.
— synonyms: hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing
- noun evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout.
— synonyms: Seth
- noun the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon.
- noun (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way.
— synonyms: readiness
- noun any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location.
— synonyms: put, place, pose, position, lay
- verb fix conclusively or authoritatively.
— synonyms: determine
- verb decide upon or fix definitely.
— synonyms: specify, determine, define, fix, limit
- verb establish as the highest level or best performance.
— synonyms: mark
- verb put into a certain state.
- verb fix in a border.
- verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.
— synonyms: fix, prepare, set_up, ready, gear_up
- verb set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly.
- verb locate.
— synonyms: localize, localise, place
- verb disappear beyond the horizon.
— synonyms: go_down, go_under
- verb adapt for performance in a different way.
— synonyms: arrange
- verb put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground.
— synonyms: plant
- verb apply or start.
- verb become gelatinous.
— synonyms: jell, congeal
- verb set in type.
— synonyms: typeset
- verb put into a position that will restore a normal state.
- verb insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink).
— synonyms: countersink
- verb give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor.
- verb urge to attack someone.
— synonyms: sic
- verb estimate.
— synonyms: place, put
- verb equip with sails or masts.
— synonyms: rig, set_up
- verb get ready for a particular purpose or event.
— synonyms: set_up, lay_out
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard.
— synonyms: adjust, correct
- verb bear fruit.
— synonyms: fructify
- verb arrange attractively.
— synonyms: dress, arrange, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure
Examples
- “Set the tray there.”
- “I have set my heart on running the marathon.”
- “to set a coach in the mud”
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