Set
nounAdjective
fixed and unmoving
“with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare”
“his bearded face already has a set hollow look”
set down according to a plan
“a carefully laid table with places set for four people”
Similar:Laid(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
“we are set to go at any time”
determined or decided upon as by an authority
“the time set for the launching”
situated in a particular spot or position
“a house set on a hilltop”
being below the horizon
“the moon is set”
converted to solid form (as concrete)
Similar:Hardened
Noun
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
“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”
Similar:Readinessan unofficial association of people or groups
“the smart set goes there”
several exercises intended to be done in series
“he did four sets of the incline bench press”
Type of:ExerciseWorkoutExercisingrepresentation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
“the sets were meticulously authentic”
Type of:Representationa relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
“the set of his mind was obvious”
Similar:BentType of:DispositionInclinationTendencythe process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
“he tested the set of the glue”
Similar:CuringHardeningSolidificationSolidifyingType of:ActionActivitya group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
“a set of books”
“a set of golf clubs”
“a set of teeth”
Type of:AggregationCollectionAccumulationany electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
“the early sets ran on storage batteries”
a unit of play in tennis or squash
“they played two sets of tennis after dinner”
Type of:Play(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
“the set of prime numbers is infinite”
Type of:Abstractionthe act of putting something in position
“he gave a final set to his hat”
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
“before the set of sun”
Type of:Descentevil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
Similar:Seth
Verb
get ready for a particular purpose or event
“set up an experiment”
“set the table”
set in type
“My book will be typeset nicely”
“set these words in italics”
Similar:TypesetType of:PrintImpressdisappear beyond the horizon
“the sun sets early these days”
Type of:DescendFallestablish as the highest level or best performance
“set a record”
Similar:MarkType of:EstablishMakelocate
“The film is set in Africa”
Type of:PresentStageRepresentadapt for performance in a different way
“set this poem to music”
Similar:ArrangeType of:ComposeWritefix conclusively or authoritatively
“set the rules”
Similar:Determineput into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
“set the house afire”
Type of:ModifyChangeAlterset to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
“set clocks or instruments”
put into a certain place or abstract location
apply or start
“set fire to a building”
Type of:InitiateOriginateStartfix in a border
“The goldsmith set the diamond”
Type of:Arrangeput into a position that will restore a normal state
“set a broken bone”
decide upon or fix definitely
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
urge to attack someone
Similar:SicType of:AssailAttackAssaultmake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
equip with sails or masts
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
Similar:CountersinkType of:BurySinkbecome gelatinous
Type of:Solidifyarrange attractively
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
estimate
bear fruit
Similar:FructifyType of:ReproduceMultiplyProcreategive a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
Type of:Hone
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