SET Definitions, Synonyms, and Scrabble Information

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set - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
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Scrabble and Words with Friends

SET is a valid Scrabble word worth 3 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
SET is a valid Words with Friends word worth 3 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
SET is a 3 letter word containing the letters e, s, t.

Definitions

set
noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
a set of books
a set of golf clubs
a set of teeth
set
noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the set of prime numbers is infinite
set
noun several exercises intended to be done in series
he did four sets of the incline bench press
set
noun representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the sets were meticulously authentic
set
noun an unofficial association of people or groups
the smart set goes there
set
noun a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the set of his mind was obvious
set
noun the act of putting something in position
he gave a final set to his hat
set
noun a unit of play in tennis or squash
they played two sets of tennis after dinner
set
noun the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
he tested the set of the glue
Set
noun evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
set
noun the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
before the set of sun
set
noun (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
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
set
noun any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
the early sets ran on storage batteries
set
verb put into a certain place or abstract location
Set the tray down
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
set
verb fix conclusively or authoritatively
set the rules
set
verb decide upon or fix definitely
set
verb establish as the highest level or best performance
set a record
set
verb put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set the house afire
set
verb fix in a border
The goldsmith set the diamond
set
verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set
verb set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
set clocks or instruments
set
verb locate
The film is set in Africa
set
verb disappear beyond the horizon
the sun sets early these days
set
verb adapt for performance in a different way
set this poem to music
set
verb put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
set
verb apply or start
set fire to a building
set
verb become gelatinous
set
verb set in type
My book will be typeset nicely
set these words in italics
set
verb put into a position that will restore a normal state
set a broken bone
set
verb insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
set
verb give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
set
verb urge to attack someone
set
verb estimate
set
verb equip with sails or masts
set
verb get ready for a particular purpose or event
set up an experiment
set the table
set
verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set
verb bear fruit
set
verb arrange attractively
set
adjective satellite (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
we are set to go at any time
set
adjective satellite fixed and unmoving
with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
his bearded face already has a set hollow look
set
adjective satellite situated in a particular spot or position
a house set on a hilltop
set
adjective satellite set down according to a plan
a carefully laid table with places set for four people
set
adjective satellite being below the horizon
the moon is set
set
adjective satellite determined or decided upon as by an authority
the time set for the launching
set
adjective satellite converted to solid form (as concrete)
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Synonyms

adjust, arrange, band, bent, circle, coif, coiffe, coiffure, congeal, correct, countersink, curing, define, determine, determined, dictated, do, dress, exercise set, fit, fix, fixed, fructify, gear up, go down, go under, hardened, hardening, jell, laid, lay, lay out, limit, localise, localize, located, lot, mark, place, placed, plant, pose, position, prepare, primed, put, readiness, ready, rig, rigid, set up, seth, sic, situated, solidification, solidifying, specify, stage set, typeset

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Words that sound like 'set'

sacahuista, sacahuiste, saccade, saccate, sachet

Antonyms

rise

Also

set out, set back, set down, set up, set apart, set aside, set off, set ahead

Derivations

setting

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