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set

(s/E/t )

adjective (a)

Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set countenance.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used(noun.group)

Example:
A set of books.
A set of golf clubs.
A set of teeth.

source: wordnet30
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols(noun.group)

Example:
The set of prime numbers is infinite.

source: wordnet30
several exercises intended to be done in series(noun.act)

Example:
He did four sets of the incline bench press.

Synonym:
exercise set

source: wordnet30
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production(noun.artifact)

Example:
The sets were meticulously authentic.

Synonym:
stage set

source: wordnet30
an unofficial association of people or groups(noun.group)

Example:
The smart set goes there.

Synonym:
band, circle, lot

source: wordnet30
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way(noun.cognition)

Example:
The set of his mind was obvious.

Synonym:
bent

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the act of putting something in position(noun.act)

Example:
He gave a final set to his hat.

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a unit of play in tennis or squash(noun.time)

Example:
They played two sets of tennis after dinner.

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the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization(noun.process)

Example:
He tested the set of the glue.

Synonym:
curing, hardening, solidification, solidifying

source: wordnet30
evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris(noun.person)

Synonym:
seth

source: wordnet30
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon(noun.event)

Example:
Before the set of sun.

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(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way(noun.cognition)

Example:
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.

Synonym:
readiness

source: wordnet30
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals(noun.artifact)

Example:
The early sets ran on storage batteries.

source: wordnet30
The act of setting, as of the sun or other heavenly body; descent; hence, the close; termination.(noun)

source: webster1913
Any of various standards of measurement of the fineness of cloth; specif., the number of reeds in one inch and the number of threads in each reed. The exact meaning varies according to the location where it is used. Sometimes written sett.(noun)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

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

Example:
We are set to go at any time.

Synonym:
fit, primed

source: wordnet30
fixed and unmoving(adj.all)

Example:
With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare.
His bearded face already has a set hollow look.

Synonym:
fixed, rigid

source: wordnet30
situated in a particular spot or position(adj.all)

Example:
A house set on a hilltop.

Synonym:
located, placed, situated

source: wordnet30
set down according to a plan:(adj.all)

Example:
A carefully laid table with places set for four people.

Synonym:
laid

source: wordnet30
being below the horizon(adj.all)

Example:
The moon is set.

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determined or decided upon as by an authority(adj.all)

Example:
The time set for the launching.

Synonym:
determined, dictated

source: wordnet30
converted to solid form (as concrete)(adj.all)

Synonym:
hardened

source: wordnet30

verb (v)

put into a certain place or abstract location(verb.contact)

Example:
Set the tray down.
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children.

Synonym:
lay, place, pose, position, put

source: wordnet30
fix conclusively or authoritatively(verb.cognition)

Example:
Set the rules.

Synonym:
determine

source: wordnet30
decide upon or fix definitely(verb.communication)

Synonym:
define, determine, fix, limit, specify

source: wordnet30
establish as the highest level or best performance(verb.communication)

Example:
Set a record.

Synonym:
mark

source: wordnet30
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state(verb.change)

Example:
Set the house afire.

source: wordnet30
fix in a border(verb.contact)

Example:
The goldsmith set the diamond.

source: wordnet30
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc(verb.change)

Synonym:
fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set up

source: wordnet30
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly(verb.change)

Example:
Set clocks or instruments.

source: wordnet30
locate(verb.creation)

Example:
The film is set in Africa.

Synonym:
localise, localize, place

source: wordnet30
disappear beyond the horizon(verb.motion)

Example:
The sun sets early these days.

Synonym:
go down, go under
Antonym:
ascend, come up, rise, uprise

source: wordnet30
adapt for performance in a different way(verb.creation)

Example:
Set this poem to music.

Synonym:
arrange

source: wordnet30
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground(verb.contact)

Synonym:
plant

source: wordnet30
apply or start(verb.creation)

Example:
Set fire to a building.

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become gelatinous(verb.change)

Synonym:
congeal, jell

source: wordnet30
set in type(verb.creation)

Example:
My book will be typeset nicely.
Set these words in italics.

Synonym:
typeset

source: wordnet30
put into a position that will restore a normal state(verb.contact)

Example:
Set a broken bone.

source: wordnet30
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)(verb.contact)

Synonym:
countersink

source: wordnet30
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
urge to attack someone(verb.competition)

Synonym:
sic

source: wordnet30
estimate(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
place, put

source: wordnet30
equip with sails or masts(verb.change)

Synonym:
rig, set up

source: wordnet30
get ready for a particular purpose or event(verb.change)

Example:
Set up an experiment.
Set the table.

Synonym:
lay out, set up

source: wordnet30
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard(verb.change)

Synonym:
adjust, correct

source: wordnet30
bear fruit(verb.body)

Synonym:
fructify, fruit

source: wordnet30
arrange attractively(verb.body)

Synonym:
arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress

source: wordnet30
To cause to sit; to make to assume a specified position or attitude; to give site or place to; to place; to put; to fix; as, to set a house on a stone foundation; to set a book on a shelf; to set a dish on a table; to set a chest or trunk on its bottom or on end.(verb)

source: webster1913
To pass below the horizon; to go down; to decline; to sink out of sight; to come to an end.(verb)

source: webster1913

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