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Meaning of
set
in English
set
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Plural
sets
Participle Verb
setting
Third Person Singular
sets
Definitions
Verb
to
put
in
a
specified
state
The
engineer
set
the
machine
to
automatic
mode
.
to
attach
something
to
another
;
a
certain
place
She
set
the
diamond
into
the
gold
ring
.
to
determine
or
settle
something
The
committee
will
set
the
date
for
the
meeting
next
week
.
to
adjust
or
regulate
something
The
technician
set
the
thermostat
to
maintain
a
comfortable
temperature
.
to
arrange
a
table
with
dishes
;
cutlery
To
set
the
table
for
a
formal
dinner
,
we
need
a
tablecloth
and
fine
china
.
to
locate
a
setting
;
assign
a
backdrop
The
film
crew
will
set
the
scene
in
a
medieval
castle
.
to
prepare
a
stage
;
film
set
The
production
team
will
set
the
stage
for
the
musical
tonight
.
to
arrange
;
layout
type
The
graphic
designer
will
set
the
layout
for
the
new
magazine
.
to
direct
the
ball
to
a
teammate
;
in
volleyball
The
volleyball
player
set
the
ball
to
her
teammate
perfectly
.
to
become
solid
or
firm
;
solidify
The
concrete
will
set
overnight
and
be
ready
to
use
tomorrow
.
to
make
something
stiff
;
curdle
a
liquid
The
chef
had
to
set
the
gelatin
dessert
in
the
fridge
to
make
it
firm
.
to
disappear
below
a
horizon
;
sink
from
view
The
sun
began
to
set
slowly
below
the
horizon
,
casting
a
warm
glow
.
to
produce
seed
after
pollination
;
fertilize
The
gardener
will
set
the
flowers
to
ensure
a
good
harvest
.
to
indicate
game
position
(
hunting
)
The
hunter
will
set
the
dogs
to
track
the
deer
.
to
fit
music
to
lyrics
The
composer
will
set
the
melody
to
the
poem
.
to
plant
seeds
or
shoots
in
ground
The
farmer
will
set
the
young
seedlings
in
the
garden
bed
.
to
secure
blocks
in
place
;
fix
solidly
The
mason
will
set
the
bricks
in
the
wall
to
create
a
solid
foundation
.
to
divide
classes
by
pupil
ability
The
school
will
set
the
students
into
different
groups
based
on
their
math
abilities
.
Noun
a
collection
of
unique
objects
(
any
size
,
no
order
)
The
math
book
contained
a
set
of
exercises
for
each
chapter
.
a
social
group
of
people
;
gathering
The
party
was
a
set
of
friends
who
had
known
each
other
since
college
.
scenery
for
a
performance
;
stage
setting
The
theater
company
designed
a
beautiful
set
for
the
musical
.
film
location
;
area
for
filming
The
movie
was
filmed
on
location
at
a
set
in
the
desert
.
repetitive
exercise
routine
;
consecutive
repetitions
The
athlete
performed
a
set
of
ten
repetitions
to
build
muscle
.
a
musical
performance
(
several
pieces
)
The
band
played
a
set
of
three
songs
at
the
music
festival
.
a
drum
kit
(
music
equipment
)
The
drummer
played
a
solo
on
his
set
during
the
concert
.
a
UK
classroom
group
by
ability
The
teacher
divided
the
students
into
a
set
based
on
their
reading
levels
.
three
of
a
kind
in
poker
(
two
in
hand
;
one
on
board
)
The
player
made
a
set
with
the
two
cards
in
his
hand
and
the
one
on
the
board
.
Compounds / Phrases
gearset
handset
headset
heavyset
keyset
nailset
setup
set free
set on
set aside
set-off
set in motion
set going
sunset
drum set
set theory
quickset
set one's heart on
set on fire
setbacks
setscrew
setscrews
setups
set about
set out
toolset
setpoint
setlist
jetset
skillset
wheelset
genset
framesets
setpoints
swingset
twinset
groupset
pre-set
set-up
set upon
dead set
set one's face against
drumset
all set
set apart
set-down
set-ups
filmset
lockset
photoset
playset
setoff
setoffs
tv set
set anchor
re-set
be set up
