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Set — synonyms, set antonyms, definition

1. set (a)

63 synonyms
adjusted arranged certain closed complete confirmed consummate customary determined developed dressed engrossed equipped especial established express fast fastened finished firm • • •

2. set (Noun)

98 synonyms
Seth accumulation aggregation area array aspect assemblage assortment attitude band batch bearing bent brace breed bunch bundle character china circle • • •
14 definitions

set (Noun) — Evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris.

set (Noun) — A group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used. ex. "a set of books" ex. "a set of golf clubs" ex. "a set of teeth"

set (Noun) — (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols. ex. "the set of prime numbers is infinite"

set (Noun) — Several exercises intended to be done in series. ex. "he did four sets of the incline bench press"

set (Noun) — Representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production. ex. "the sets were meticulously authentic"

set (Noun) — An unofficial association of people or groups. ex. "the smart set goes there"

set (Noun) — A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way. ex. "the set of his mind was obvious"

set (Noun) — The act of putting something in position. ex. "he gave a final set to his hat"

set (Noun) — A unit of play in tennis or squash. ex. "they played two sets of tennis after dinner"

set (Noun) — The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization. ex. "he tested the set of the glue"

set (Noun) — The descent of a heavenly body below the horizon. ex. "before the set of sun"

set (Noun) — (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way. ex. "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set" ex. "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"

set (Noun) — Any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals. ex. "the early sets ran on storage batteries"

set (Noun) — A badger's burrow.

34 types of
Egyptian deity abstract entity abstraction accumulation action activity aggregation assemblage cognitive state collection descent disposition electronic equipment emplacement exercise exercising inclination locating location natural action • • •
87 types
Cartesian product Mandelbrot set Sender brace bracket camp carpool chess set choir clique cohort company confederacy congealment congelation conjugation consort conspiracy core core group • • •
3 parts
game set decoration volume
6 parts of
communication equipment communication system mise en scene plastination setting stage setting

3. set (Verb)

157 synonyms
adjust affix appoint arrange assess assign attach balance base become solid belong beset brood cake calibrate cement chill clot co-ordinate coagulate • • •
1 antonym
rise
25 definitions

set (Verb) — Cause to have a certain (possibly abstract) location. ex. "Set the tray down"

set (Verb) — Fix conclusively or authoritatively. ex. "set the rules"

set (Verb) — Decide upon definitely; give a value. ex. "set the parameters"

set (Verb) — Establish as the highest level or best performance. ex. "set a record"

set (Verb) — Put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state. ex. "set the house afire"

set (Verb) — Fix in a border. ex. "The goldsmith set the diamond"

set (Verb) — Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc. ex. "I was setting up to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"

set (Verb) — Place in a certain position or cause to operate correctly. ex. "set clocks or instruments"

set (Verb) — Locate. ex. "The film is set in Africa"

set (Verb) — (astronomy) go down below the surface (esp. of water) to become submerged. ex. "the sun sets early these days"

set (Verb) — (music) adapt for performance in a different way. ex. "set this poem to music"

set (Verb) — Put (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. ex. "Let's set flowers in the garden"

set (Verb) — Apply or start. ex. "set fire to a building"

set (Verb) — Become gelatinous. ex. "the liquid set after we added the enzyme"

set (Verb) — Set in type. ex. "set these words in italics"

set (Verb) — Put into a position that will restore a normal state. ex. "set a broken bone"

set (Verb) — Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink).

set (Verb) — Give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor.

set (Verb) — Urge to attack someone.

set (Verb) — Estimate. ex. "We set the time of arrival at 8 P.M."

set (Verb) — Equip with sails or masts.

set (Verb) — Get ready for a particular purpose or event. ex. "set up an experiment" ex. "set the table"

set (Verb) — Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard. ex. "set the clock, please"

set (Verb) — Bear fruit. ex. "the apple trees set"

set (Verb) — Style or arrange hair attractively. ex. "set my hair for the wedding"

51 type of
alter approximate arrange assail assault attack bury change choose come down compose descend displace equip establish estimate fall father fit fit out • • •
188 types
Format advance afforest align appose arrange assess attune barrel bed bob bottle brace bucket butt calibrate charge checkrow citify clap • • •
8 see also
set ahead set apart set aside set back set down set off set out set up

4. set (Adjective)

7 synonyms
dictated hardened laid located placed primed situated
7 definitions

set (Adjective) — (usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed. ex. "we are set to go at any time"

set (Adjective) — Unchanging and unmoving. ex. "with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare" ex. "his bearded face already has a set hollow look"

set (Adjective) — Situated in a particular spot or position. ex. "a house set on a hilltop"

set (Adjective) — Set down according to a plan. ex. "a carefully laid table with places set for four people"

set (Adjective) — Being below the horizon. ex. "the moon is set"

set (Adjective) — Determined or decided upon as by an authority. ex. "the time set for the launching"

set (Adjective) — Converted to solid form (as concrete).