set




set - noun

  • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
  • several exercises intended to be done in series
  • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
  • an unofficial association of people or groups
  • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
  • the act of putting something in position
  • a unit of play in tennis or squash
  • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
  • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
  • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
  • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
  • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

  • set - verb

    • put into a certain place or abstract location
    • fix conclusively or authoritatively
    • decide upon or fix definitely
    • establish as the highest level or best performance
    • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
    • fix in a border
    • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
    • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
    • locate
    • disappear beyond the horizon
    • adapt for performance in a different way
    • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
    • apply or start
    • become gelatinous
    • set in type
    • put into a position that will restore a normal state
    • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
    • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
    • urge to attack someone
    • estimate
    • equip with sails or masts
    • get ready for a particular purpose or event
    • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    • bear fruit
    • arrange attractively

    set - adjective

    • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
    • fixed and unmoving
    • situated in a particular spot or position
    • set down according to a plan:
    • being below the horizon
    • determined or decided upon as by an authority
    • converted to solid form (as concrete)

    set - thesaurus

    adjust   arrange   band   bent   circle   coif   coiffe   coiffure   congeal   correct   countersink   curing   define   determine   determined   dictated   do   dress   fit   fix   fixed   fructify   hardened   hardening   jell   laid   lay   limit   localise British English spelling   localize American English spelling   located   lot   mark   place   placed   plant   pose   position   prepare   primed   put   readiness   ready   rig   rigid   seth   sic   situated   solidification   solidifying   specify   typeset  


    View spelling list Starter Course: Unit 2: Section 3 and learn about the word set in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit Starter course: Words with e, o or u.

    Scrabble score for set

    s is 1 e is 1 t is 1
    Scrabble score = 3

    generated at 19:49:55 on 30-11-23

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