set

A2
Pronunciation
/sɛt/
Noun
39 definition(s)
1 Definition

A punch for setting nails in wood.

Example Sentences
  • nail set
2 Definition

A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.

Example Sentences
  • television set
3 Definition

A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.

4 Definition

The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.

5 Definition

That which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game.

6 Definition

Permanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.

Example Sentences
  • the set of a spring
7 Definition

A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.

8 Definition

(piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer.

9 Definition

The width of the body of a type.

10 Definition

A young oyster when first attached.

11 Definition

Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality.

12 Definition

A series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)

13 Definition

The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit.

Example Sentences
  • the set of a coat
14 Definition

The pattern of a tartan, etc.

15 Definition

The camber of a curved roofing tile.

16 Definition

The full number of eggs set under a hen.

17 Definition

The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.

18 Definition

The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.

19 Definition

A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

Synonyms
Belgian block
20 Definition

A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot.

21 Definition

A rudimentary fruit.

22 Definition

The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day.

23 Definition

General movement; direction; drift; tendency.

24 Definition

A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)

Example Sentences
  • a set of tables
25 Definition

A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.

Example Sentences
  • a set of tools
26 Definition

An object made up of several parts.

Example Sentences
  • a set of steps
27 Definition

A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.

28 Definition

(in plural, “sets”) Set theory.

29 Definition

A group of people, usually meeting socially.

Example Sentences
  • the country set
30 Definition

The scenery for a film or play.

31 Definition

The initial or basic formation of dancers.

32 Definition

(exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.

33 Definition

A complete series of games, forming part of a match.

34 Definition

A complete series of points, forming part of a match.

35 Definition

The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.

36 Definition

A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.

37 Definition

A drum kit, a drum set.

Example Sentences
  • He plays the set on Saturdays.
38 Definition

A class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability.

39 Definition

Three of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips.

Verb
45 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put (something) down, to rest.

Synonyms
lay put set down
Antonyms
pick up
Example Sentences
  • Set the tray there.
2 Definition

To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.

Example Sentences
  • I have set my heart on running the marathon.
3 Definition

To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.

4 Definition

To start (a fire).

Synonyms
light
Antonyms
extinguish put out quench
5 Definition

To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.

Example Sentences
  • to set a coach in the mud
6 Definition

To determine or settle.

Example Sentences
  • to set the rent
7 Definition

To adjust.

Example Sentences
  • I set the alarm at 6 a.m.
8 Definition

To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.

9 Definition

To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.

Example Sentences
  • Please set the table for our guests.
10 Definition

To introduce or describe.

Example Sentences
  • I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene.
11 Definition

To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally.

Example Sentences
  • He says he will set his next film in France.
12 Definition

To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge).

Example Sentences
  • This crossword was set by Araucaria.
13 Definition

To prepare (a stage or film set).

14 Definition

To fit (someone) up in a situation.

15 Definition

To arrange (type).

Example Sentences
  • It was a complex page, but he set it quickly.
16 Definition

To devise and assign (work) to.

Example Sentences
  • The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot.
17 Definition

To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.

18 Definition

To solidify.

Example Sentences
  • The glue sets in four minutes.
19 Definition

To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle.

Example Sentences
  • to set milk for cheese
20 Definition

Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.

Example Sentences
  • The moon sets at eight o'clock tonight.
21 Definition

To defeat a contract.

22 Definition

(now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.

23 Definition

To produce after pollination.

Example Sentences
  • to set seed
24 Definition

(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.

25 Definition

(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position).

Example Sentences
  • He sets in that chair all day.
26 Definition

To hunt game with the aid of a setter.

27 Definition

Of a dog, to indicate the position of game.

Example Sentences
  • The dog sets the bird.
28 Definition

To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly.

29 Definition

To fit music to words.

30 Definition

To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.

Example Sentences
  • to set pear trees in an orchard
31 Definition

To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.

32 Definition

To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.

Example Sentences
  • The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward.
33 Definition

(country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.

Example Sentences
  • Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller.
34 Definition

To place or fix in a setting.

Example Sentences
  • to set a precious stone in a border of metal
35 Definition

To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare.

Example Sentences
  • to set (that is, to hone) a razor
36 Definition

To extend and bring into position; to spread.

Example Sentences
  • to set the sails of a ship
37 Definition

To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.

Example Sentences
  • to set a psalm
38 Definition

To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state.

Example Sentences
  • to set a broken bone
39 Definition

To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure.

40 Definition

To wager in gambling; to risk.

41 Definition

To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there.

42 Definition

To value; to rate; used with at.

43 Definition

To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign.

Example Sentences
  • to set a good example
44 Definition

To suit; to become.

Example Sentences
  • It sets him ill.
45 Definition

To divide a class group in a subject according to ability

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Fixed in position.

2 Definition

Rigid, solidified.

3 Definition

Ready, prepared.

Example Sentences
  • on your marks, get set, go!;  on your marks, set, go!
4 Definition

Intent, determined (to do something).

Example Sentences
  • set on getting to his destination
5 Definition

Prearranged.

Example Sentences
  • a set menu
6 Definition

Fixed in one’s opinion.

Example Sentences
  • I’m set against the idea of smacking children to punish them.
7 Definition

(of hair) Fixed in a certain style.