Set

noun
sɛt

Adjective

  • fixed and unmoving

    with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare

    his bearded face already has a set hollow look

    Similar:FixedRigid
  • 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

    Similar:FitPrimed
  • determined or decided upon as by an authority

    the time set for the launching

    Similar:DeterminedDictated
  • situated in a particular spot or position

    a house set on a hilltop

    Similar:LocatedPlacedSituated
  • 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:Readiness
  • an 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:ExerciseWorkoutExercising
  • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

    the sets were meticulously authentic

    Type of:Representation
  • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

    the set of his mind was obvious

    Similar:Bent
    Type of:DispositionInclinationTendency
  • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

    he tested the set of the glue

    Similar:CuringHardeningSolidificationSolidifying
    Type of:ActionActivity
  • a 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:AggregationCollectionAccumulation
  • any 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:Abstraction
  • the act of putting something in position

    he gave a final set to his hat

    Type of:LocatingPositionPositioning
  • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

    before the set of sun

    Type of:Descent
  • evil 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:Typeset
    Type of:PrintImpress
  • disappear beyond the horizon

    the sun sets early these days

    Type of:DescendFall
  • establish as the highest level or best performance

    set a record

    Similar:Mark
    Type of:EstablishMake
  • locate

    The film is set in Africa

    Similar:LocaliseLocalizePlace
    Type of:PresentStageRepresent
  • adapt for performance in a different way

    set this poem to music

    Similar:Arrange
    Type of:ComposeWrite
  • fix conclusively or authoritatively

    set the rules

    Similar:Determine
  • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

    set the house afire

    Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
  • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

    set clocks or instruments

  • put into a certain place or abstract location

    Type of:DisplaceMove
  • apply or start

    set fire to a building

    Type of:InitiateOriginateStart
  • fix in a border

    The goldsmith set the diamond

    Type of:Arrange
  • put into a position that will restore a normal state

    set a broken bone

    Type of:PlacePosePut
  • decide upon or fix definitely

    Type of:ChooseSelectTake
  • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

    Similar:Plant
    Type of:LayPlacePut
  • urge to attack someone

    Similar:Sic
    Type of:AssailAttackAssault
  • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

    Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
  • equip with sails or masts

    Similar:Rig
    Type of:OutfitFitEquip
  • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

    Similar:Countersink
    Type of:BurySink
  • become gelatinous

    Similar:CongealJell
    Type of:Solidify
  • arrange attractively

    Similar:ArrangeCoifCoiffeCoiffureDo
    Type of:NeatenGroom
  • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

    Type of:ChangeModifyAlter
  • estimate

    Similar:PlacePut
    Type of:ApproximateGaugeJudge
  • bear fruit

    Similar:Fructify
    Type of:ReproduceMultiplyProcreate
  • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

    Type of:Hone

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL)
Scrabble US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21)
Scrabble UK
ENABLE Dictionary
Words With Friends
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
NASPA