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Set

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Definitions for Set

noun
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
Examples
  1. a set of books
  2. a set of golf clubs
  3. a set of teeth
noun
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
Examples
  1. the set of prime numbers is infinite
noun
several exercises intended to be done in series
Synonyms
exercise set
Examples
  1. he did four sets of the incline bench press
noun
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
Synonyms
stage set
Examples
  1. the sets were meticulously authentic
noun
an unofficial association of people or groups
Synonyms
circle band lot
Examples
  1. the smart set goes there
  2. they were an angry lot
noun
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
Synonyms
bent
Examples
  1. the set of his mind was obvious
noun
the act of putting something in position
Examples
  1. he gave a final set to his hat
noun
a unit of play in tennis or squash
Examples
  1. they played two sets of tennis after dinner
noun
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
Synonyms
hardening solidifying solidification curing
Examples
  1. the hardening of concrete
  2. he tested the set of the glue
noun
evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout
Synonyms
Seth
Examples
  1. brother and murderer of Osiris
noun
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
Examples
  1. before the set of sun
noun
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
Synonyms
readiness
Examples
  1. the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution
  2. his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
noun
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
Examples
  1. the early sets ran on storage batteries
verb
put into a certain place or abstract location
Synonyms
put place pose position lay
Examples
  1. Put your things here
  2. Set the tray down
  3. Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
  4. Place emphasis on a certain point
verb
fix conclusively or authoritatively
Synonyms
determine
Examples
  1. set the rules
verb
decide upon or fix definitely
Synonyms
specify determine define fix limit
Examples
  1. fix the variables
  2. specify the parameters
verb
establish as the highest level or best performance
Synonyms
mark
Examples
  1. set a record
verb
put into a certain state
Examples
  1. cause to be in a certain state
  2. set the house afire
verb
fix in a border
Examples
  1. The goldsmith set the diamond
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
Examples
  1. Get the children ready for school!
  2. prepare for war
  3. I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
verb
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
Examples
  1. set clocks or instruments
verb
locate
Synonyms
localize localise place
Examples
  1. The film is set in Africa
verb
disappear beyond the horizon
Synonyms
go down go under
Examples
  1. the sun sets early these days
verb
adapt for performance in a different way
Synonyms
arrange
Examples
  1. set this poem to music
verb
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
Synonyms
plant
Examples
  1. Let's plant flowers in the garden
verb
apply or start
Examples
  1. set fire to a building
verb
become gelatinous
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jell congeal
Examples
  1. the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
verb
set in type
Synonyms
typeset
Examples
  1. My book will be typeset nicely
  2. set these words in italics
verb
put into a position that will restore a normal state
Examples
  1. set a broken bone
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
Examples
  1. The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
  2. the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
verb
estimate
Synonyms
place put
Examples
  1. We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
verb
equip with sails or masts
Synonyms
rig set up
Examples
  1. rig a ship
verb
get ready for a particular purpose or event
Synonyms
set up lay out
Examples
  1. set up an experiment
  2. set the table
  3. lay out the tools for the surgery
verb
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Synonyms
adjust correct
Examples
  1. Adjust the clock, please
  2. correct the alignment of the front wheels
verb
bear fruit
Synonyms
fructify
Examples
  1. the apple trees fructify
verb
arrange attractively
Synonyms
dress arrange do coif coiffe coiffure
Examples
  1. dress my hair for the wedding
adjective
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Synonyms
fit(p) primed(p) set(p)
Examples
  1. in no fit state to continue
  2. fit to drop
  3. laughing fit to burst
  4. she was fit to scream
  5. primed for a fight
  6. we are set to go at any time
adjective
fixed and unmoving
Synonyms
fixed rigid
Examples
  1. with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
  2. his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien
  3. a face rigid with pain
adjective
situated in a particular spot or position
Synonyms
located placed situated
Examples
  1. valuable centrally located urban land
  2. strategically placed artillery
  3. a house set on a hilltop
  4. nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
adjective
set down according to a plan
Synonyms
laid
Examples
  1. a carefully laid table with places set for four people
  2. stones laid in a pattern
adjective
being below the horizon
Synonyms
set(p)
Examples
  1. the moon is set
adjective
determined or decided upon as by an authority
Synonyms
determined dictated
Examples
  1. date and place are already determined
  2. the dictated terms of surrender
  3. the time set for the launching
adjective
converted to solid form (as concrete)
Synonyms
hardened

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