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set
(s/E/t )

adjective (a)

  • Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set countenance.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used(noun.group)
    Example:
    A set of books.
    A set of golf clubs.
    A set of teeth.
    source: wordnet30
  • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols(noun.group)
    Example:
    The set of prime numbers is infinite.
    source: wordnet30
  • several exercises intended to be done in series(noun.act)
    Example:
    He did four sets of the incline bench press.
    Synonym:
    exercise set
    source: wordnet30
  • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The sets were meticulously authentic.
    Synonym:
    stage set
    source: wordnet30
  • an unofficial association of people or groups(noun.group)
    Example:
    The smart set goes there.
    Synonym:
    band, circle, lot
    source: wordnet30
  • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    The set of his mind was obvious.
    Synonym:
    bent
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of putting something in position(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave a final set to his hat.
    source: wordnet30
  • a unit of play in tennis or squash(noun.time)
    Example:
    They played two sets of tennis after dinner.
    source: wordnet30
  • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization(noun.process)
    Example:
    He tested the set of the glue.
    Synonym:
    curing, hardening, solidification, solidifying
    source: wordnet30
  • 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)
    Synonym:
    seth
    source: wordnet30
  • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon(noun.event)
    Example:
    Before the set of sun.
    source: wordnet30
  • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    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.
    Synonym:
    readiness
    source: wordnet30
  • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The early sets ran on storage batteries.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • 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 sett.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed(adj.all)
    Example:
    We are set to go at any time.
    Synonym:
    fit, primed
    source: wordnet30
  • fixed and unmoving(adj.all)
    Example:
    With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare.
    His bearded face already has a set hollow look.
    Synonym:
    fixed, rigid
    source: wordnet30
  • situated in a particular spot or position(adj.all)
    Example:
    A house set on a hilltop.
    Synonym:
    located, placed, situated
    source: wordnet30
  • set down according to a plan:(adj.all)
    Example:
    A carefully laid table with places set for four people.
    Synonym:
    laid
    source: wordnet30
  • being below the horizon(adj.all)
    Example:
    The moon is set.
    source: wordnet30
  • determined or decided upon as by an authority(adj.all)
    Example:
    The time set for the launching.
    Synonym:
    determined, dictated
    source: wordnet30
  • converted to solid form (as concrete)(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    hardened
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • put into a certain place or abstract location(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Set the tray down.
    Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children.
    Synonym:
    lay, place, pose, position, put
    source: wordnet30
  • fix conclusively or authoritatively(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Set the rules.
    Synonym:
    determine
    source: wordnet30
  • decide upon or fix definitely(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    define, determine, fix, limit, specify
    source: wordnet30
  • establish as the highest level or best performance(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Set a record.
    Synonym:
    mark
    source: wordnet30
  • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state(verb.change)
    Example:
    Set the house afire.
    source: wordnet30
  • fix in a border(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The goldsmith set the diamond.
    source: wordnet30
  • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set up
    source: wordnet30
  • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly(verb.change)
    Example:
    Set clocks or instruments.
    source: wordnet30
  • locate(verb.creation)
    Example:
    The film is set in Africa.
    Synonym:
    localise, localize, place
    source: wordnet30
  • disappear beyond the horizon(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The sun sets early these days.
    Synonym:
    go down, go under
    Antonym:
    ascend, come up, rise, uprise
    source: wordnet30
  • adapt for performance in a different way(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Set this poem to music.
    Synonym:
    arrange
    source: wordnet30
  • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    plant
    source: wordnet30
  • apply or start(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Set fire to a building.
    source: wordnet30
  • become gelatinous(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    congeal, jell
    source: wordnet30
  • set in type(verb.creation)
    Example:
    My book will be typeset nicely.
    Set these words in italics.
    Synonym:
    typeset
    source: wordnet30
  • put into a position that will restore a normal state(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Set a broken bone.
    source: wordnet30
  • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    countersink
    source: wordnet30
  • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • urge to attack someone(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    sic
    source: wordnet30
  • estimate(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    place, put
    source: wordnet30
  • equip with sails or masts(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    rig, set up
    source: wordnet30
  • get ready for a particular purpose or event(verb.change)
    Example:
    Set up an experiment.
    Set the table.
    Synonym:
    lay out, set up
    source: wordnet30
  • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    adjust, correct
    source: wordnet30
  • bear fruit(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    fructify, fruit
    source: wordnet30
  • arrange attractively(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress
    source: wordnet30
  • 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 set a house on a stone foundation; to set a book on a shelf; to set a dish on a table; to set a chest or trunk on its bottom or on end.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • 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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