SET

/sÉ›t/ ► audio Scrabble 3 Words With Friends 3

Definition

  1. adjective (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed. — synonyms: fit(p), primed(p), set(p)
  2. adjective fixed and unmoving. — synonyms: fixed, rigid
  3. adjective situated in a particular spot or position. — synonyms: located, placed, situated
  4. adjective set down according to a plan. — synonyms: laid
  5. adjective being below the horizon. — synonyms: set(p)
  6. adjective determined or decided upon as by an authority. — synonyms: determined, dictated
  7. adjective converted to solid form (as concrete). — synonyms: hardened
  8. noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used.
  9. noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols.
  10. noun several exercises intended to be done in series. — synonyms: exercise_set
  11. noun representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production. — synonyms: stage_set
  12. noun an unofficial association of people or groups. — synonyms: circle, band, lot
  13. noun a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way. — synonyms: bent
  14. noun the act of putting something in position.
  15. noun a unit of play in tennis or squash.
  16. noun the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization. — synonyms: hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing
  17. noun evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout. — synonyms: Seth
  18. noun the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon.
  19. noun (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way. — synonyms: readiness
  20. noun any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals.
  21. verb put into a certain place or abstract location. — synonyms: put, place, pose, position, lay
  22. verb fix conclusively or authoritatively. — synonyms: determine
  23. verb decide upon or fix definitely. — synonyms: specify, determine, define, fix, limit
  24. verb establish as the highest level or best performance. — synonyms: mark
  25. verb put into a certain state.
  26. verb fix in a border.
  27. 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
  28. verb set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly.
  29. verb locate. — synonyms: localize, localise, place
  30. verb disappear beyond the horizon. — synonyms: go_down, go_under
  31. verb adapt for performance in a different way. — synonyms: arrange
  32. verb put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. — synonyms: plant
  33. verb apply or start.
  34. verb become gelatinous. — synonyms: jell, congeal
  35. verb set in type. — synonyms: typeset
  36. verb put into a position that will restore a normal state.
  37. verb insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink). — synonyms: countersink
  38. verb give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor.
  39. verb urge to attack someone. — synonyms: sic
  40. verb estimate. — synonyms: place, put
  41. verb equip with sails or masts. — synonyms: rig, set_up
  42. verb get ready for a particular purpose or event. — synonyms: set_up, lay_out
  43. verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard. — synonyms: adjust, correct
  44. verb bear fruit. — synonyms: fructify
  45. 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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