Synonym: adjust, arrange, fix, place, position, regulate. Antonym: rise. Similar words: set up, set out, asset, set off, upset, set down, settle, closet. Meaning: [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).
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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151. After he left college, his father set him up in the family business.
152. She packed a fresh set of underwear and her toothbrush.
153. The court's initial verdict in the police officers' trial set off serious riots.
154. They set off with the wind at their backs .
155. By means of pedals, a harp can be set in any desired key.
156. Doctors with glazed eyes sat chain-smoking in front of a television set.
157. Finally, the great expedition set off for the long journey to the Holy Land.
158. The fishermen set out at sunset for a night's fishing.
159. When he smiled he exposed a set of perfect white teeth.
160. A grammatical choice is drawn from a closed set of options.
161. The crisis has set off a wave of nationalist feelings in Quebec.
162. Here is a special set of exercises which will strengthen your back muscles.
163. Wheat color skin to a healthy sense of vitality, wearing Nike a complete set of pure white pink edge sportswear, the tiny curly brown hair tied in a relaxed and lively braids, always the confidence of cute expressions.
164. Large areas of the city have been closed off by barricades set up by the demonstrators.
165. Cameras were set up at strategic points along the route.
166. A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college.
167. It has set us back in so many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up.
168. Do you think if we leave the party together it will set/start tongues wagging?
169. The powder immediately ignited and set off a chain reaction of explosions.
170. The government has set up a committee of industrialists and academics to advise it.
171. The film is set in a night club and intercut with images of gangland London.
172. Police have set up an incident room as they begin to investigate this morning's fire.
173. It is possible to infer two completely opposite conclusions from this set of facts.
174. He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
175. They've set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a period.
176. The guests swarmed round the tables where the food was set out.
176. Sentencedict.com is a sentence dictionary, on which you can find nice sentences for a large number of words.
177. Compare this new TV set with the old one, you will see which is better.
178. His ultimate goal was to set up his own business.
179. They set up a working party to look into the issue.
180. This is his centennial year and he's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a set of three postage stamps.
More similar words: set up, set out, asset, set off, upset, set down, settle, closet, set about, setting, set free, set forth, set back, settle for, set aside, set apart, settle down, set fire to, give rise to, settlement, unsettling.