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set

/s/E/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a <i>set</i> line; a <i>set</i> countenance.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

    noun.group

    Examples
    A set of books.
    A set of golf clubs.
    A set of teeth.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

    noun.group

    Examples
    The set of prime numbers is infinite.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. several exercises intended to be done in series

    noun.act

    Examples
    He did four sets of the incline bench press.
    Synonyms exercise set

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The sets were meticulously authentic.
    Synonyms stage set

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. an unofficial association of people or groups

    noun.group

    Examples
    The smart set goes there.
    Synonyms band circle lot

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    The set of his mind was obvious.
    Synonyms bent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. the act of putting something in position

    noun.act

    Examples
    He gave a final set to his hat.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a unit of play in tennis or squash

    noun.time

    Examples
    They played two sets of tennis after dinner.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

    noun.process

    Examples
    He tested the set of the glue.
    Synonyms curing hardening solidification solidifying

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris

    noun.person

    Synonyms seth

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

    noun.event

    Examples
    Before the set of sun.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    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.
    Synonyms readiness

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The early sets ran on storage batteries.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  15. Any of various standards of measurement of the fineness of cloth; specif., the number of reeds in one inch and the number of threads in each reed. The exact meaning varies according to the location where it is used. Sometimes written <i>sett</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

    adj.all

    Examples
    We are set to go at any time.
    Synonyms fit primed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. fixed and unmoving

    adj.all

    Examples
    With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare.
    His bearded face already has a set hollow look.
    Synonyms fixed rigid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. situated in a particular spot or position

    adj.all

    Examples
    A house set on a hilltop.
    Synonyms located placed situated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. set down according to a plan:

    adj.all

    Examples
    A carefully laid table with places set for four people.
    Synonyms laid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. being below the horizon

    adj.all

    Examples
    The moon is set.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. determined or decided upon as by an authority

    adj.all

    Examples
    The time set for the launching.
    Synonyms determined dictated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. converted to solid form (as concrete)

    adj.all

    Synonyms hardened

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. put into a certain place or abstract location

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Set the tray down.
    Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children.
    Synonyms lay place pose position put

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. fix conclusively or authoritatively

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Set the rules.
    Synonyms determine

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. decide upon or fix definitely

    verb.communication

    Synonyms define determine fix limit specify

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. establish as the highest level or best performance

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Set a record.
    Synonyms mark

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

    verb.change

    Examples
    Set the house afire.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. fix in a border

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The goldsmith set the diamond.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

    verb.change

    Synonyms fix gear up prepare ready set up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

    verb.change

    Examples
    Set clocks or instruments.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. locate

    verb.creation

    Examples
    The film is set in Africa.
    Synonyms localise localize place

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. disappear beyond the horizon

    verb.motion

    Examples
    The sun sets early these days.
    Synonyms go down go under
    Antonyms ascend come up rise uprise

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. adapt for performance in a different way

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Set this poem to music.
    Synonyms arrange

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

    verb.contact

    Synonyms plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. apply or start

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Set fire to a building.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. become gelatinous

    verb.change

    Synonyms congeal jell

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. set in type

    verb.creation

    Examples
    My book will be typeset nicely.
    Set these words in italics.
    Synonyms typeset

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  16. put into a position that will restore a normal state

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Set a broken bone.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  17. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

    verb.contact

    Synonyms countersink

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  18. give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  19. urge to attack someone

    verb.competition

    Synonyms sic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  20. estimate

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms place put

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  21. equip with sails or masts

    verb.change

    Synonyms rig set up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  22. get ready for a particular purpose or event

    verb.change

    Examples
    Set up an experiment.
    Set the table.
    Synonyms lay out set up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  23. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

    verb.change

    Synonyms adjust correct

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  24. bear fruit

    verb.body

    Synonyms fructify fruit

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  25. arrange attractively

    verb.body

    Synonyms arrange coif coiffe coiffure do dress

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  26. To cause to sit; to make to assume a specified position or attitude; to give site or place to; to place; to put; to fix; as, to <i>set</i> a house on a stone foundation; to <i>set</i> a book on a shelf; to <i>set</i> a dish on a table; to <i>set</i> a chest or trunk on its bottom or on end.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  27. To pass below the horizon; to go down; to decline; to sink out of sight; to come to an end.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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