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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181. The hotel is set on three floors. There's a bar and cafe at ground level.
182. Senior pupils are expected to set an example to the younger children.
183. In his speech he proposed that the UN should set up an emergency centre for the environment.
184. If you love something ,set it free,if it comes back to you ,it is yours.
185. The iceboat set out to chop a hole in the ice.
186. They lit a torch and set fire to the chapel's thatch.
187. The Prime Minister set forth the aims of his government in a television broadcast.
188. The Government set up a commission to investigate allegations of police violence.
189. You can sell it to them at a set wholesale price, allowing them to mark it up for retail.
190. Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.
191. Schools try to teach children a set of principles .
192. This rain looks as if it has set in for the rest of the day.
193. The bank set aside ￡1.1 billion to cover bad debts from business failures.
194. A brief lapse in the final set cost her the match.
195. See if you can fit any of these lids to this set of containers.
196. The trade imbalance is likely to rise again in 1990. Hence a new set of policy actions will be required soon.
197. A set of twenty-four carved and gilded chairs appear on the inventory of the house for 1736.
198. This weekend's talks between the two leaders have set the scene for a peace agreement to be reached.
199. I decided to set up my own business because I was tired of just being a cog in a machine.
200. Some sparks from a passing train set the haystack on fire.
201. She set about rearranging the furniture in the living room.
202. He had hoped to set a new world record, but was frustrated by bad weather.
203. If you set the boy among those tall children, he looks even shorter.
204. The expedition set out for the upper reaches of the Amazon.
205. The professor set to study the habits of the natives.
206. Shops have been ordered to get their price increases within the limits set by the new law.
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207. The crown was set with precious jewels-diamonds, rubies and emeralds.
208. The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.
209. You have to set the advantages of the scheme against the disadvantages.
210. Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
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.