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the dogs set upon the trespassers

: to attack usually with violence the dogs set upon the trespassers

: to attack usually with violence the dogs set upon the trespassers

: to attack usually with violence the dogs set upon the trespassers

: to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text)

: to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text)

: to provide music or instrumental accompaniment for (a text)

this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

: to provide the basis or background this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

: to provide the basis or background this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

: to provide the basis or background this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

: to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile

: to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile

: to consider valuable, trustworthy, or worthwhile

especially : to begin a voyage set sail for Bermuda

: to start out on a course

: to start out on a course

: to start out on a course especially : to begin a voyage set sail for Bermuda

: to correct someone by providing accurate information

: to correct someone by providing accurate information

: to correct someone by providing accurate information

she set her heart on going to medical school

: to become engaged in

: to become engaged in

: to become engaged in

: to give impulse to sets the story in motion vividly — Howard Thompson

: to give impulse to sets the story in motion vividly — Howard Thompson

: to give impulse to sets the story in motion vividly — Howard Thompson

: to start out on a journey

: to start out on a journey

2 : to start out on a journey

: to start out on a journey

: to start out on a journey

2 : to start out on a journey

: to give an account or statement of

: to give an account or statement of

1 : to give an account or statement of

to mount an attack on

would go although … devils should set at me

to put to one side

: to reserve to a particular use

: to reserve to a particular use

1 : to reserve to a particular use

: to begin to do

: to begin to do

: to begin to do

: to become whole by growing together

: to become whole by growing together

c of a bone : to become whole by growing together

b of a dye or color : to become permanent

: to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration the cement sets rapidly

: to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration the cement sets rapidly

11 a : to become solid or thickened by chemical or physical alteration the cement sets rapidly

set to your partner and turn

set to your partner and turn

: to dance face to face with another in a square dance set to your partner and turn

: to dance face to face with another in a square dance set to your partner and turn

10 : to dance face to face with another in a square dance set to your partner and turn

: to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing

: to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing

9 of a dog : to indicate the position of game by crouching or pointing

to have a specified direction in motion

the wind was setting from Pine Hill to the farm

: to apply oneself to some activity set to work

: to apply oneself to some activity set to work

7 : to apply oneself to some activity set to work

this century sets with little mirth

: to come to an end this century sets with little mirth — Thomas Fuller

: to come to an end this century sets with little mirth — Thomas Fuller

b : to come to an end this century sets with little mirth — Thomas Fuller

: to pass below the horizon : go down the sun sets

: to pass below the horizon : go down the sun sets

6 a : to pass below the horizon : go down the sun sets

: to undergo development usually as a result of pollination

: to undergo development usually as a result of pollination

5 of a plant part : to undergo development usually as a result of pollination

: to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)

: to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)

b : to place oneself in position in preparation for an action (such as running)

the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

: to affect one with or as if with weight the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

: to affect one with or as if with weight the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

4 a : to affect one with or as if with weight the pudding sets heavily on my stomach

: to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

: to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

3 : to cover and warm eggs to hatch them

: to cause (fruit or seed) to develop

: to cause (fruit or seed) to develop

25 : to cause (fruit or seed) to develop

: to cause to become firm or solid set milk for cheese

: to cause to become firm or solid set milk for cheese

24 : to cause to become firm or solid set milk for cheese

: to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to set her jaw in determination

: to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to set her jaw in determination

23 a : to fix firmly : make immobile : give rigid form or condition to set her jaw in determination

: to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge

: to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge

22 : to defeat (an opponent or a contract) in bridge

: to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude

: to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude

d of a dog : to point out the position of (game) by holding a fixed attitude

set our faces toward home once more

set our faces toward home once more

: to put and fix in a direction set our faces toward home once more

: to put and fix in a direction set our faces toward home once more

c : to put and fix in a direction set our faces toward home once more

was set ashore on the island

: to place by transporting was set ashore on the island

: to place by transporting was set ashore on the island

21 a : to place by transporting was set ashore on the island

: to incite to attack or antagonism war sets brother against brother

: to incite to attack or antagonism war sets brother against brother

b : to incite to attack or antagonism war sets brother against brother

: to place in relation for comparison or balance theory set against practice

: to place in relation for comparison or balance theory set against practice

19 : to place in relation for comparison or balance theory set against practice

: to place as an estimate of worth set a high value on life

: to place as an estimate of worth set a high value on life

e : to place as an estimate of worth set a high value on life

their promises were set at naught

: to fix at a certain amount set bail at $500

: to fix at a certain amount set bail at $500

c : to fix at a certain amount set bail at $500

: to place in a relative rank or category set duty before pleasure

: to place in a relative rank or category set duty before pleasure

b : to place in a relative rank or category set duty before pleasure

: to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of sets a great deal by daily exercise

: to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of sets a great deal by daily exercise

18 a : to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of sets a great deal by daily exercise

: to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting a story set in Paris

: to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting a story set in Paris

c : to place in a specified literary or dramatic setting a story set in Paris

: to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting

: to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting

b : to fix (something, such as a precious stone) in a border of metal : place in a setting

to adorn with something affixed or infixed

: to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions

: to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions

16 : to arrange (hair) in a desired style by using implements (such as curlers, rollers, or clips) and gels or lotions

: to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)

: to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)

15 : to fix in a desired position (as by heating or stretching)

: to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface

: to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface

c : to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface

: to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions

: to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions

b : to bend slightly the tooth points of (a saw) alternately in opposite directions

: to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing set a razor

: to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing set a razor

14 a : to put a fine edge on by grinding or honing set a razor

set the first word in italic

set the first word in italic

: to put into type or its equivalent (as on film) set the first word in italic

: to put into type or its equivalent (as on film) set the first word in italic

(2) : to put into type or its equivalent (as on film) set the first word in italic

: to arrange (type) for printing set type by hand

: to arrange (type) for printing set type by hand

c (1) : to arrange (type) for printing set type by hand

: to make scenically ready for a performance set the stage

: to make scenically ready for a performance set the stage

b : to make scenically ready for a performance set the stage

: to put in order for use set a place for a guest

: to put in order for use set a place for a guest

13 a : to put in order for use set a place for a guest

: to spread to the wind set the sails

: to spread to the wind set the sails

c : to spread to the wind set the sails

: to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured set a broken bone

: to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured set a broken bone

b : to restore to normal position or connection when dislocated or fractured set a broken bone

: to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

also : to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

: to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position set the alarm for 7:00 set a thermostat at 68

: to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position set the alarm for 7:00 set a thermostat at 68 also : to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

12 a : to adjust (a device and especially a measuring device) to a desired position set the alarm for 7:00 set a thermostat at 68 also : to adjust (something, such as a clock) in conformity with a standard

setting lessons for the children to work upon at home

setting lessons for the children to work upon at home

: to allot as a task setting lessons for the children to work upon at home — Manchester Examiner

: to allot as a task setting lessons for the children to work upon at home — Manchester Examiner

c : to allot as a task setting lessons for the children to work upon at home — Manchester Examiner

set an example of generosity

set an example of generosity

: to furnish as a pattern or model set an example of generosity

: to furnish as a pattern or model set an example of generosity

b : to furnish as a pattern or model set an example of generosity

: to establish as the highest level or best performance set a record for the half mile

: to establish as the highest level or best performance set a record for the half mile

11 a : to establish as the highest level or best performance set a record for the half mile

to fix or decide on as a time, limit, or regulation

set the rules for the game

set the rules for the game

the years have set their mark on him

: to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance the years have set their mark on him

: to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance the years have set their mark on him

9 a : to fix as a distinguishing imprint, sign, or appearance the years have set their mark on him

: to cause to assume a specified posture or position set the door ajar

: to cause to assume a specified posture or position set the door ajar

8 : to cause to assume a specified posture or position set the door ajar

: to appoint or assign to an office or duty

: to appoint or assign to an office or duty

7 a : to appoint or assign to an office or duty

: to cause the start of set a fire

: to cause the start of set a fire

b : to cause the start of set a fire

: to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation slaves were set free set the house on fire

: to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation slaves were set free set the house on fire

6 a : to cause to assume a specified condition, relation, or occupation slaves were set free set the house on fire

set your mind to it

set your mind to it

: to direct with fixed attention set your mind to it

: to direct with fixed attention set your mind to it

5 : to direct with fixed attention set your mind to it

: to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting

: to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting

d : to put aside (something, such as dough containing yeast) for fermenting

: to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish

: to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish

(2) : to fix (a hook) firmly into the jaw of a fish

c (1) : to make (a trap) ready to catch prey

: to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability set a ladder against the wall set a stone on the grave

: to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability set a ladder against the wall set a stone on the grave

4 a : to place with care or deliberate purpose and with relative stability set a ladder against the wall set a stone on the grave

: to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race

: to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race

3 : to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race

: to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator

: to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator

b : to put (eggs) for hatching under a fowl or into an incubator

: to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them

: to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them

2 a : to put (a fowl) on eggs to hatch them

: to cause to sit : place in or on a seat

: to cause to sit : place in or on a seat

1 : to cause to sit : place in or on a seat

: a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise

: a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise

24 : a group of a specific number of repetitions of a particular exercise

: a usually offensive formation in football or basketball

: a usually offensive formation in football or basketball

23 : a usually offensive formation in football or basketball

: an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit a television set

: an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit a television set

22 : an apparatus of electronic components assembled so as to function as a unit a television set

a collection of elements and especially mathematical ones (such as numbers or points)

: a group of persons associated by common interests

: a group of persons associated by common interests

20 : a group of persons associated by common interests

: the music played at one session

also : the music played at one session

: a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission

: a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission

19 : a session of music (such as jazz or dance music) usually followed by an intermission also : the music played at one session

: the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance

: the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance

18 : the basic formation in a country-dance or square dance

: a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker

: a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker

15 : a division of a tennis match won by the side that wins at least six games beating the opponent by two games or by winning a tiebreaker

14 or less commonly sett : a rectangular paving stone of sandstone or granite

: an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production

: an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production

13 : an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical or film production

: the width of the body of a piece of type

: the width of the body of a piece of type

12 : the width of the body of a piece of type

11 or sett : the burrow of a badger

: the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization

: the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization

c : the blossoms of a plant that have set fruit as a result of fertilization

: a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation onion sets

: a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation onion sets

b : a small bulb, corm, or tuber or a piece of tuber used for propagation onion sets

: the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving

: the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving

9 : the act or result of arranging hair by curling or waving

: permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress

: permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress

8 : permanent change of form (as of metal) due to repeated or excessive stress

: amount of deflection from a straight line set of a saw's teeth

: amount of deflection from a straight line set of a saw's teeth

7 : amount of deflection from a straight line set of a saw's teeth

in order to give the skirt a pretty set

: the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended in order to give the skirt a pretty set — Mary J. Howell

: the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended in order to give the skirt a pretty set — Mary J. Howell

6 : the manner of fitting or of being placed or suspended in order to give the skirt a pretty set — Mary J. Howell

her face took on a cynical set

: form or carriage of the body or of its parts her face took on a cynical set — Raymond Kennedy

: form or carriage of the body or of its parts her face took on a cynical set — Raymond Kennedy

5 : form or carriage of the body or of its parts her face took on a cynical set — Raymond Kennedy

the set of the wind

: direction of flow the set of the wind

: direction of flow the set of the wind

4 : direction of flow the set of the wind

: a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation

: a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation

b : a state of psychological preparedness to perceive or respond to an anticipated stimulus or situation

: a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together an electric train set

: a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together an electric train set

2 : a number of things of the same kind that belong or are used together an electric train set

: the condition of being set

: the condition of being set

b : the condition of being set

: the act or action of setting

: the act or action of setting

1 a : the act or action of setting

Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

Can I help you find something, or are you all set ?

Can I help you find something, or are you all set ?

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ."

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ."

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ."

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

— often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

— often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

After winning the lottery, they were set for life

The leak is fixed, so you should be set now.

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set ."

"Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set ."

: needing or wanting nothing further "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set ." The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life — often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

: needing or wanting nothing further "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set ." The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life — often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

b : needing or wanting nothing further "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm set ." The leak is fixed, so you should be set now. After winning the lottery, they were set for life — often used in the phrase all set "Would you like more coffee?" "No thanks, I'm all set ." Can I help you find something, or are you all set ? Is the bill all set , or do you need some change?

ready for action, use, etc.

She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it.

She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it. — Norma Fox Mazer

[=fully functional and ready for use]

We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use]

We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use]

Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave?

Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave?

Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave? We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use] She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it. — Norma Fox Mazer

often used in the phrase all set Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave? We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use] She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it. — Norma Fox Mazer

— often used in the phrase all set Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave? We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use] She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it. — Norma Fox Mazer

— often used in the phrase all set Are we all set [=completely ready] to leave? We replaced the belt, so your car should be all set . [=fully functional and ready for use] She's all set to blast him, all set to wipe that anxious smile off his face, to tell him some hard home truths. And then she stops. She can't do it. — Norma Fox Mazer

The table is set . Should I bring out the food?

We were set for an early morning start

: reluctant to change set in their ways

: reluctant to change set in their ways

4 : reluctant to change set in their ways

Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June

: fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

: fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

3 : fixed by authority, appointment, or agreement The wedding is set [=scheduled] for early June Students can drop in during set [=designated] office hours

did it of set purpose

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Examples of set in a Sentence

Verb We need to set some extra chairs around the table. He set the ladder against the wall and walked away. I remember setting my bag right here. They set the bricks along the walkway. The jeweler can set the stone several different ways. He turned off the car and set the parking brake. Rangers will set a trap to catch the bear. We set an extra place at the table for our guest. Noun I need to buy a new set of golf clubs. The kids are allowed to watch two hours of television. After that, I turn off the set. We met on the set of Hamlet. Adjective Her college is set in the countryside. Their house is set back from the road. a man with deep-set eyes She has very set ideas about how children should behave.

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