set
set
- n 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 - n (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the set of prime numbers is infinite - n several exercises intended to be done in series
he did four sets of the incline bench press - n representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the sets were meticulously authentic - n an unofficial association of people or groups
the smart set goes there - n a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the set of his mind was obvious - n the act of putting something in position
he gave a final set to his hat - n a unit of play in tennis or squash
they played two sets of tennis after dinner - n the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
he tested the set of the glue - n evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
- n the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
before the set of sun - n (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 - n any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
the early sets ran on storage batteries - v put into a certain place or abstract location
- v fix conclusively or authoritatively
set the rules - v decide upon or fix definitely
- v establish as the highest level or best performance
set a record - v put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set the house afire - v fix in a border
The goldsmith set the diamond - v make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
- v set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
set clocks or instruments - v locate
The film is set in Africa - v disappear beyond the horizon
the sun sets early these days - v adapt for performance in a different way
set this poem to music - v put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
- v apply or start
set fire to a building - v become gelatinous
- v set in type
My book will be typeset nicely
set these words in italics - v put into a position that will restore a normal state
set a broken bone - v insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
- v give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
- v urge to attack someone
- v estimate
- v equip with sails or masts
- v get ready for a particular purpose or event
set up an experiment
set the table - v alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- v bear fruit
- v arrange attractively
- s (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
we are set to go at any time - s fixed and unmoving
with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien - s situated in a particular spot or position
a house set on a hilltop - s set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
- s being below the horizon
the moon is set - s determined or decided upon as by an authority
the time set for the launching - s converted to solid form (as concrete)
- Spirited Away, Miyazaki's masterpiece, is set in a spectral bathhouse.
- The sets will cost between $700 and $1,000 for a 12-in.
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