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Synonym: adjustarrangefixplacepositionregulateAntonym: riseSimilar words: set upset outassetset offupsetset downsettleclosetMeaning: [set]  n. 1. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used 2. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols 3. several exercises intended to be done in series 4. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production 5. an unofficial association of people or groups 6. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way 7. the act of putting something in position 8. a unit of play in tennis or squash 9. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization 10. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris 11. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon 12. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way 13. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals. v. 1. put into a certain place or abstract location 2. fix conclusively or authoritatively 3. decide upon or fix definitely 4. establish as the highest level or best performance 5. put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state 6. fix in a border 7. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc 8. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly 9. locate 10. disappear beyond the horizon 11. adapt for performance in a different way 12. put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground 13. apply or start 14. become gelatinous 15. set in type 16. put into a position that will restore a normal state 17. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) 18. give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor 19. urge a dog to attack someone 20. estimate 21. equip with sails or masts 22. get ready for a particular purpose or event 23. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard 24. bear fruit 25. arrange attractively. adj. 1. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed 2. fixed and unmoving 3. situated in a particular spot or position 4. set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people" 5. being below the horizon 6. determined or decided upon as by an authority 7. converted to solid form (as concrete). 
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61. Rigor mortis had already set in.
62. The scene was set for the final showdown.
63. They remounted their bicycles and set off for Paris.
64. You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself.
65. We set food and drink before the travelers.
66. Plenty of foreign firms have set up factories here.
67. They set forth on their travels in early June.
68. A set of keys swung from her belt.
69. Staff watched in horror as he set himself alight.
70. First of all, let's set the scene.
71. The security guards set their dogs on the intruders.
72. Nichols set off for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut.
73. Would you help me set the table?
74. He disconnected the television set before fixing it.
75. He borrowed heavily to set the company up.
76. She set up her telescope on the balcony.
77. When they set out they were well prepared.
78. He set a new lap record.
79. It's about time you tuned out the television set.
80. Rioters armed with firebombs set light to police barricades.
81. Set the baby beside his mother.
82. The aircraft was set on automatic pilot.
83. You can get in with this set of keys.
84. The police set a trap for the thieves.
85. A car was overturned and set alight.
86. The first boats set off at dawn.
86. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and make good sentences.
87. He set about the task with grim concentration.
88. The minimum wage was set at £3.20 an hour.
89. We set forth immediately after breakfast.
90. His face was set in a permanent scowl.
More similar words: set upset outassetset offupsetset downsettleclosetset aboutsettingset freeset forthset backsettle forset asideset apartsettle downset fire togive rise tosettlementunsettling
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