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'set' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'set' with 20 example sentences.


set adjective

: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

: fixed and unmoving

: situated in a particular spot or position

: set down according to a plan

: being below the horizon

: determined or decided upon as by an authority

: converted to solid form (as concrete)

set noun

: a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

: (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

: several exercises intended to be done in series

: representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

: an unofficial association of people or groups

: a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

: the act of putting something in position

: a unit of play in tennis or squash

: the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

: the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

: (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

: any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

set verb

: put into a certain place or abstract location

: fix conclusively or authoritatively

: decide upon or fix definitely

: establish as the highest level or best performance

: put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

: fix in a border

: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

: set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

: locate

: disappear beyond the horizon

: adapt for performance in a different way

: put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

: apply or start

: become gelatinous

: set in type

: put into a position that will restore a normal state

: insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

: give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

: urge to attack someone

: estimate

: equip with sails or masts

: get ready for a particular purpose or event

: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

: produce fruit

: arrange attractively


  • I'll never set foot in this town again.
  • I forgot to set my alarm.
  • The sun always sets in the west.
  • I'll set you free.
  • She set the bird free from the cage.
  • What time does the sun set?
  • Let's sit here until the sun sets.
  • He set fire to his own house.
  • You should set a good example to your children.
  • He handed a set of keys to her.
  • I think we need to set some limits.
  • The prisoners were set free.
  • A committee has been set up to investigate the problem.
  • She threatened to set our house on fire.
  • I haven't set foot outside the house today.
  • We should set a trap.
  • This TV set has a two year guarantee.
  • Early childhood education sets the foundation for future learning.
  • A stage has been set up in the stadium.
  • He helped his mother set the table.
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