Setting

Quick meaning: Setting is a noun meaning The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

Meaning

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

More Meanings

1. The act of setting (various senses).
2. A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
3. A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
4. The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
5. Hunting with a setter.
6. Something set in, or inserted.
7. A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

Example Sentences

the setting sun

the setting of the sun

Bach's setting of the Magnificat

the volume setting on a television

Word Forms

• settings

Synonyms for setting

Depending on context, synonyms include scope, mount, scene, background, mise en scene.

Antonyms for setting

Common opposites include rising.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scene, mise en scene, scope, background, mount, scenario.

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