What does set mean?
Set means (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest..
Set
/sɛt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
- (transitive) To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
- (transitive) To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
- (transitive) To determine or settle.
- (transitive) To adjust.
- (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
Example Sentences
Set the tray there.
He helped his mother set the table for lunch.
I have set my heart on running the marathon.
The Lord set a mark upon Cain.
The Lord thy God will set thee on high.
I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother.
Every incident sets him thinking.
to set a coach in the mud
Synonyms for set
Antonyms for set
Related Words
Word Forms
- sets
- setting
- set
- setten
- no-table-tags
- glossary
- settest
- setteth
- -
- more set
- most set
- setted
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for set?
Common synonyms include go down, go west, determined, intent.
What is the opposite of set?
Possible antonyms include pick up, extinguish, put out, quench.
How do you use set in a sentence?
Set the tray there.
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