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Set-aside

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Something (especially money) that is set aside for a specific purpose..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Something (especially money) that is set aside for a specific purpose.
  2. (Britain and Europe) land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses
  3. assigned for some purpose.
  4. taken out of agricultural production
  5. reserved or booked in advance

Example Sentences

The set-aside cake has been stored in refrigeration. The set date for the exhibition is Monday.

Synonyms for set-aside

engagedbooked

Antonyms for set-aside

Related Words

reservedengagedbookedsetasidereservewithdrawalclosuredrawdownretreatstand-bystandbydisengagementdecommissioningremovalcheckoutbankedreservationfreezingfrozenfreeze-up

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does set-aside mean?

Set-aside means Something (especially money) that is set aside for a specific purpose..

What is a synonym for set-aside?

Common synonyms include engaged, booked.

What is the opposite of set-aside?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use set-aside in a sentence?

The set-aside cake has been stored in refrigeration. The set date for the exhibition is Monday.

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