SET as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • several exercises intended to be done in series
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he did four sets of the incline bench press
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • the act of putting something in position
    Usage Example(s)
    • he gave a final set to his hat
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
    Usage Example(s)
    • the early sets ran on storage batteries
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the sets were meticulously authentic
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • (psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the set of his mind was obvious
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
    Usage Example(s)
    • before the set of sun
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  8. Meaning
    • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
    Usage Example(s)
    • a set of books
    • a set of golf clubs
    • a set of teeth
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  9. Meaning
    • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
    Usage Example(s)
    • the set of prime numbers is infinite
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  10. Meaning
    • an unofficial association of people or groups
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the smart set goes there
    • they were an angry lot
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  11. Meaning
    • evil beast-headed Egyptian god with high square ears and a long snout
    • brother and murderer of Osiris
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) Set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  12. Meaning
    • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the hardening of concrete
    • he tested the set of the glue
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • a unit of play in tennis or squash
    Usage Example(s)
    • they played two sets of tennis after dinner
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

SET as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • arrange attractively
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • dress my hair for the wedding
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • bear fruit
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the apple trees fructify
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Adjust the clock, please
    • correct the alignment of the front wheels
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
    Usage Example(s)
    • set clocks or instruments
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • put into a certain state
    • cause to be in a certain state
    Usage Example(s)
    • set the house afire
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also
  6. Meaning
    • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Get the children ready for school!
    • prepare for war
    • I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • get ready for a particular purpose or event
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • set up an experiment
    • set the table
    • lay out the tools for the surgery
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • equip with sails, masts, etc.
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • rig a ship
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • become gelatinous
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • estimate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  11. Meaning
    • fix conclusively or authoritatively
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • set the rules
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  12. Meaning
    • decide upon or fix definitely
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • fix the variables
    • specify the parameters
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • establish as the highest level or best performance
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • set a record
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  14. Meaning
    • urge a dog to attack someone
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  15. Meaning
    • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  16. Meaning
    • put into a certain place or abstract location
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Put your things here
    • Set the tray down
    • Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
    • Place emphasis on a certain point
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  17. Meaning
    • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  18. Meaning
    • put or set (seeds or seedlings) into the ground
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Let’’s plant flowers in the garden
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  19. Meaning
    • fix in a border
    Usage Example(s)
    • The goldsmith set the diamond
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  20. Meaning
    • put into a position that will restore a normal state
    Usage Example(s)
    • set a broken bone
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  21. Meaning
    • apply or start
    Usage Example(s)
    • set fire to a building
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  22. Meaning
    • adapt for performance in a different way
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • set this poem to music
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  23. Meaning
    • locate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The film is set in Africa
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  24. Meaning
    • disappear beyond the horizon
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the sun sets early these days
    Hypernyms(s) set is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s)

SET as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • converted to solid form (as concrete)
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  2. Meaning
    • fixed and unmoving
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
    • his bearded face already has a set hollow look- Connor Cruise O”Brien
    • a face rigid with pain
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  3. Meaning
    • set down according to a plan:”a carefully laid table with places set for four people”
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • stones laid in a pattern
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  4. Meaning
    • situated in a particular spot or position
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • valuable centrally located urban land
    • strategically placed artillery
    • a house set on a hilltop
    • nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
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  5. Meaning
    • determined or decided upon as by an authority
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • date and place are already determined
    • the dictated terms of surrender
    • the time set for the launching
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