What does Set Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
  • the act of putting something in position
  • a unit of play in tennis or squash
  • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
  • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
  • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
  • an unofficial association of people or groups
  • several exercises intended to be done in series
  • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
  • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
  • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
  • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
Definition as Verb
  • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
  • fix in a border
  • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
  • apply or start
  • put into a position that will restore a normal state
  • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
  • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  • adapt for performance in a different way
  • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
  • fix conclusively or authoritatively
  • arrange attractively
  • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  • bear fruit
  • disappear beyond the horizon
  • become gelatinous
  • locate
  • establish as the highest level or best performance
  • estimate
  • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
  • put into a certain place or abstract location
  • equip with sails or masts
  • get ready for a particular purpose or event
  • urge to attack someone
  • decide upon or fix definitely
  • set in type
Definition as Adjective
  • being below the horizon
  • determined or decided upon as by an authority
  • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
  • fixed and unmoving
  • converted to solid form (as concrete)
  • set down according to a plan
  • situated in a particular spot or position

Examples

  • "the moon is set"
  • "date and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of surrender"; "the time set for the launching"
  • "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"
  • "with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"; "his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien; "a face rigid with pain"
  • "a carefully laid table with places set for four people"; "stones laid in a pattern"
  • "valuable centrally located urban land"; "strategically placed artillery"; "a house set on a hilltop"; "nicely situated on a quiet riverbank"
  • "a set of books"; "a set of golf clubs"; "a set of teeth"
  • "the set of prime numbers is infinite"
  • "he gave a final set to his hat"
  • "they played two sets of tennis after dinner"
  • "before the set of sun"
  • "the early sets ran on storage batteries"
  • "the set of his mind was obvious"
  • "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
  • "he did four sets of the incline bench press"
  • "the hardening of concrete"; "he tested the set of the glue"
  • "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"
  • "the sets were meticulously authentic"
  • "set the house afire"
  • "The goldsmith set the diamond"
  • "set clocks or instruments"
  • "set fire to a building"
  • "set a broken bone"
  • "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
  • "set this poem to music"
  • "set the rules"
  • "dress my hair for the wedding"
  • "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
  • "the apple trees fructify"
  • "the sun sets early these days"
  • "the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme"
  • "The film is set in Africa"
  • "set a record"
  • "We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M."
  • "Let's plant flowers in the garden"
  • "Put your things here"; "set the tray down"; "set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
  • "rig a ship"
  • "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery"
  • "The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders"; "the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits"
  • "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
  • "My book will be typeset nicely"; "set these words in italics"

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun, Verb