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set
1 usually before nounalready decided or agreedThere’s no set time limit for the job. He charges a set fee for his services. Synonyms and related words
Describing agreement and agreements 2 not willing to change your opinion or way of doing thingsbe set in your ways: He’s old and stubborn and set in his ways. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone who is stubborn and narrow-minded 2a used about people’s ideas or behaviourShe has very set ideas about how to raise children. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe thoughts, beliefs and ideas abstract central theoretical
3 only before nouna set smile or expression does not change, and often hides what someone is really thinkingIris stared in front of her with a set expression, making no response. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe smiles Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe facial expressions 4 never before nounready to do somethingget set: On your marks, get set, go! set for: The top contenders are set for the showdown at next week’s championship. be all set (for something): Are you all set for the party tonight? be all set to do something: I was all set to do it myself when he finally showed up. Synonyms and related words
Ready or about to do something 5 never before nounlikely to do somethingset for: The museum is set for a major expansion. be set to do something: Car repair costs are set to rise under EU proposals. look set to do something: Rosenthal looks set to miss the match because of injury. Synonyms and related words
Possible and able to be done possible be able to do something may 6 only before nouneducationa set book or text contains information that students must study before an examination Synonyms and related words
Describing books and relating to books a good/exciting etc read bookends bookmark 7 only before nouna set meal in a restaurant or hotel offers a limited choice of different foods for a fixed priceDinner is a set menu of three courses. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe meals al desko alfresco celebratory 8 to be dead set on (doing) somethingto be very determined to do something.He was dead set on going to university and getting his degree. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 18/12/2017
(dead) set against something set for life set on/upon (doing) something set
1 usually before nounalready decided or agreedThere’s no set time limit for the job. He charges a set fee for his services. Synonyms and related words
Describing agreement and agreements 2 never before nounready to do somethingget set: On your marks, get set, go! set for: The top contenders are set for the showdown at next week’s championship. be all set (for something): Are you all set for the party tonight? be all set to do something: I was all set to do it myself when he finally showed up. Synonyms and related words
Ready or about to do something 3 never before nounlikely to do somethingset for: The museum is set for a major expansion. be set to do something: The costs of many imports are set to rise under the new trade proposals. look set to do something: Rosenthal looks set to miss the game because of injury. Synonyms and related words
Possible and able to be done possible be able to do something may 4 not willing to change your opinion or way of doing thingsbe set in your ways: He’s old and stubborn and set in his ways. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone who is stubborn and narrow-minded 4a used about people’s ideas or behaviorShe has very set ideas about how to raise children. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe thoughts, beliefs and ideas deterministic abstract central
5 only before nouna set smile or expression does not change, and often hides what someone is really thinkingIris stared in front of her with a set expression, making no response. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe smiles Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe facial expressions 6 only before nouna set meal in a restaurant or hotel offers a limited choice of different foods for a fixed priceDinner is a set menu of three courses. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe meals al desko alfresco celebratory 7 only before nouneducationmainly Britisha set book or text contains information that students must study before an examination Synonyms and related words
Describing books and relating to books a good/exciting etc. read bookends bookmark 8 to be dead set on (doing) somethingto be very determined to do something.He was dead set on going to university and getting his degree. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 18/12/2017
I’m all set (dead) set against something set for life set on/upon (doing) something set
1 countable a group of things of the same type that belong togethera complete set of Pokemon cards Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1a a group of different objects that are used together for a particular purpose Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1b a number of ideas, rules, facts, or principles that form a groupset of: The papers printed a fresh set of allegations against the ex-President. a set of guidelines/rules/instructions: The tax department provides a set of guidelines for new business start-ups. Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1c a particular number of times that an exercise or a group of exercises is repeatedDo three sets of the exercises I gave you last week. Synonyms and related words
Physical exercise and exercises aerobic aerobics aquarobics 1d musica series of songs that a band or singer plays or sings in a performanceThe band is taking a 15 minute break between sets. Synonyms and related words
2 countable a group of people who spend time together or who share an interestset of: He’s made a completely new set of friends at university. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 2a educationBritisha group of students in a school who have a particular level of ability in a subjectJane’s in the top set for English. Synonyms and related words
Student bodies and groups of students
3 countable a piece of equipment that receives television or radio signals Synonyms and related words
Television and radio equipment 4 countable theatrecinemaa stage or other place where a film or television programme is made or where a play is performed Synonyms and related words
Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or cinema 4a the scenery and furniture used in a film, play, or television programme to make the stage look like a particular place Synonyms and related words
Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or cinema
5 countable in tennis and some other sports, a part of a match consisting of at least six gamesSampras took the first set 6–2. Synonyms and related words 6 singular the position in which someone stands or sits or holds part of their bodythe determined set of her jaw Synonyms and related words
General words for postures and body positions 7 singular the process of arranging wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes drya shampoo and set: She has a shampoo and set every week. Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing backcomb barbershop blow-dry 8 countable mathsa group of numbers in mathematics Synonyms and related words
Numbers and types of number Arabic numeral arithmetic progression base 9 singular the condition of becoming firm or solid Synonyms and related words 10 countable a young plant, or a part of a plant used for producing new plants Synonyms and related words 11 countable a sett where a badger lives Synonyms and related words
The homes of wild animals 12 make a dead set at someoneto try to win the affections of someoneHe was sure Derek would make a dead set at her if he knew she was rich. Submitted by:
Samuel Chung from Mexico on 14/08/2018
set
1 countable a group of things of the same type that belong togethera complete set of Pokemon cards Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1a a group of different objects that are used together for a particular purpose Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1b a number of ideas, rules, facts, or principles that form a groupset of: The papers printed a fresh set of allegations against the ex-President. a set of guidelines/rules/instructions: The tax department provides a set of guidelines for new business start-ups. Synonyms and related words
Collections, stores and sets of things agglomeration arsenal assemblage 1c a particular number of times that an exercise or a group of exercises is repeatedDo three sets of the exercises I gave you last week. Synonyms and related words
Physical exercise and exercises aerobic aerobics aquarobics 1d musica series of songs that a band or singer plays or sings in a performanceThe band is taking a 15 minute break between sets. Synonyms and related words
2 countable a group of people who spend time together or who share an interestset of: He’s made a completely new set of friends at college. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 3 countable a piece of equipment that receives television or radio signals Synonyms and related words
Television and radio equipment 4 countable in tennis and some other sports, a part of a match consisting of at least six gamesSampras took the first set 6–2. Synonyms and related words 5 countable theatrecinemaa stage or other place where a movie or television program is made or where a play is performed Synonyms and related words
Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or movie theater 5a the scenery and furniture used in a movie, play, or television program to make the stage look like a particular place Synonyms and related words
Areas, structures and facilities in a theatre or movie theater
6 singular the process of arranging wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes drya shampoo and set: She has a shampoo and set every week. Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing backcomb barbershop blow-dry 7 singular the position in which someone stands or sits or holds part of their bodythe determined set of her jaw Synonyms and related words
General words for postures and body positions 8 singular the condition of becoming firm or solid Synonyms and related words 9 countable mathsa group of numbers in mathematics Synonyms and related words
Numbers and types of number Arabic numeral arithmetic progression base 10 countable a young plant, or a part of a plant used for producing new plants Synonyms and related words 11 countable a sett where a badger lives Synonyms and related words
The homes of wild animals 12 make a dead set at someoneto try to win the affections of someoneHe was sure Derek would make a dead set at her if he knew she was rich. Submitted by:
Samuel Chung from Mexico on 14/08/2018
set
1 transitive to put someone or something in a positionset someone/something in/into/on/down/back etc: ‘Tea’s ready,’ he told them and set down the tray. She set the baby on the floor to play. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 1a transitive usually passiveif something is set somewhere, it is in that place or positionIt’s a traditional country house hotel, set in its own parklands. The bookcase was set into the wall. Our house is set back from the road. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 1b to put someone or something in a particular stateThe suspect has been accused of setting the restaurant on fire. set someone/something loose: Don’t set the dog loose. set someone/something free: The hostages have been set free after 34 days in captivity. Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to make something happen, or to make someone do somethingset someone/something doing something: His mysterious phone calls were bound to set them wondering. set something in motion: That single photograph set his career as a photographer in motion. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen 3 transitive to make a piece of equipment ready to operateThe bomb was set to go off at eight o’clock. You can set it so that it does an automatic data backup at the end of each day. Synonyms and related words
To connect or disconnect a machine or piece of equipment 3a to change the time on a clock or the controls on a piece of equipmentCan you help me set the VCR? set something at something: Set the thermostat at 68 degrees. set something for something: I’m setting the alarm for 6.30. Synonyms and related words
4 transitive to decide when or where an event will happenset a date/time (for something): Have they set a date for the wedding? Synonyms and related words 4a to decide the price or value of somethingThey set the price of the house too high. The central bank is responsible for setting interest rates. Parents shouldn’t set too high a value on good exam results. Synonyms and related words
Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs bargain beat down bottom out
5 transitive to establish a rule, standard, limit etc that people must followThe agreement sets clear targets and timetables for the reduction of carbon emissions. set rules/conditions/guidelines/limits/criteria (for something): Opposition parties have set conditions for peace negotiations to begin. set standards: Their teacher sets high standards and expects everyone to meet them. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 6 transitive to do something that influences the way that other things are done or the way that other people behaveset a tone/pattern/fashion/trend (for something): Her opening remarks set the tone for the whole conference. It was one of the shows that set the trend for ‘reality television’. Synonyms and related words 7 transitive to give something to someone to do or to achieveset someone a goal/challenge/objective/task: You’ll never get anywhere if you don’t set yourself any goals. set someone to do something: I’ve set myself to find a new job by Christmas. Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do 7a educationBritishto give students work to do as part of a course of studyset someone something: I’m going to set you all an essay for the weekend. Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something 7b educationBritishto produce questions or an examination paper for students to answerThey set us an absolutely impossible paper. Synonyms and related words
General words for exams and taking exams assessment borderline candidate
8 transitive usually passiveto write or produce a play, book, film etc that happens in a particular time or placeThe film is set in 18th-century New England. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Film-making and theatre production animation behind the scenes cine-film 9 intransitive when the sun sets, it goes below the horizon at the end of the day Synonyms and related words
The movement of the sun, moon and stars 10 transitive to put the two ends of a broken bone back into the correct position so that they can grow into one piece againThe doctor set my arm and put a cast on it. Synonyms and related words
To perform a medical test, treatment or operation abort anaesthetise anaesthetize 10a intransitive if a broken bone sets, the two ends of it grow into one piece again Synonyms and related words
Bones and joints in the body ankle backbone ball-and-socket joint
11 intransitive/transitive if a liquid sets, or if you set it, it forms a solid substancea type of concrete that sets in 15 minutes Synonyms and related words
To change consistency - general words 12 intransitive/transitive if your face or a part of it sets into a particular expression, or if you set it into a particular expression, you have that expression on your faceHis face set into a determined expression as he read the letter. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes Synonyms and related words
To make a particular facial expression bug out curl your lip frown 13 transitive to arrange wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes dry Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing backcomb barbershop blow-dry 14 transitive to arrange letters and words on a special machine into the correct order so that you can print something Synonyms and related words
Printing and fonts and print layout 15 transitive usually passiveto put a jewel or stone in a piece of jewellerya necklace set with rubies Synonyms and related words
Parts of jewellery and jewels
set the stage for something set the standard set the table set someone to work set to work
set about set against set apart set aside set back set down set forth set in set off set off against set on set out set to set up set upon set
1 transitive to put someone or something in a positionset someone/something in/into/on/down/back etc.: “Tea’s ready,” he told them and set down the tray. She set the baby on the floor to play. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 1a transitive usually passiveif something is set somewhere, it is in that place or positionIt’s a traditional resort hotel, set in the rolling hills of West Virginia. The bookcase was set into the wall. Our house is set back from the road. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 1b to put someone or something in a particular stateThe suspect has been accused of setting the restaurant on fire. set someone/something loose: Don’t set the dog loose. set someone/something free: The hostages have been set free after 34 days in captivity. Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to make something happen, or to make someone do somethingset someone/something doing something: His mysterious phone calls were bound to set them wondering. set something in motion: That single photograph set his career as a photographer in motion. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen bring about start off create 3 transitive to make a piece of equipment ready to operateThe bomb was set to go off at eight o’clock. You can set it so that it does an automatic data backup at the end of each day. Synonyms and related words
To connect or disconnect a machine or piece of equipment 3a to change the time on a clock or the controls on a piece of equipmentCan you help me set the VCR? set something at something: Set the thermostat at 68 degrees. set something for something: I’m setting the alarm for 6:30. Synonyms and related words
4 transitive to decide when or where an event will happenset a date/time (for something): Have they set a date for the wedding? Synonyms and related words 4a to decide the price or value of somethingThey set the price of the house too high. The central bank is responsible for setting interest rates. Parents shouldn’t set too high a value on good grades. Synonyms and related words
Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs
5 transitive to establish a rule, standard, limit, etc. that people must followThe agreement sets clear targets and timetables for the reduction of carbon emissions. set rules/conditions/guidelines/limits/criteria (for something): Opposition parties have set conditions for peace negotiations to begin. set standards: Their professor sets high standards and expects everyone to meet them. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 6 transitive to do something that influences the way that other things are done or the way that other people behaveset a tone/pattern/fashion/trend (for something): Her opening remarks set the tone for the whole conference. It was one of the shows that set the trend for “reality television.” Synonyms and related words 7 transitive to give something to someone to do or to achieveset someone a goal/challenge/objective/task: You’ll never get anywhere if you don’t set yourself any goals. Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do 7a educationBritishto give students work to do as part of a course of studyset someone something: I’m going to set you all an essay for the weekend. Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something 7b educationBritishto produce questions or an examination paper for students to answerThey set us an absolutely impossible paper. Synonyms and related words
General words for exams and taking exams assessment borderline candidate
8 transitive usually passiveto write or produce a play, book, movie, etc. that happens in a particular time or placeThe film is set in 18th-century New England. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Movie-making and theater production animation behind the scenes cut 9 intransitive when the sun sets, it goes below the horizon at the end of the day Synonyms and related words
The movement of the sun, moon and stars 10 transitive to put the two ends of a broken bone back into the correct position so that they can grow into one piece againThe doctor set my arm and put a cast on it. Synonyms and related words
To perform a medical test, treatment or operation abort anaesthetize anesthetize 10a intransitive if a broken bone sets, the two ends of it grow into one piece again Synonyms and related words
Bones and joints in the body ankle backbone ball-and-socket joint
11 intransitive/transitive if a liquid sets, or if you set it, it forms a solid substancea type of concrete that sets in 15 minutes Synonyms and related words
To change consistency - general words 12 intransitive/transitive if your face or a part of it sets into a particular expression, or if you set it into a particular expression, you have that expression on your faceHis face set into a determined expression as he read the letter. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes Synonyms and related words
To make a particular facial expression bug out curl your lip frown 13 transitive to arrange wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes dry Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing backcomb barbershop blow-dry 14 transitive usually passiveto put a jewel or stone in a piece of jewelrya necklace set with rubies Synonyms and related words
Parts of jewelry and jewels 15 transitive to arrange letters and words on a special machine into the correct order so that you can print something Synonyms and related words
Printing and fonts and print layout
set an example (for someone) set a precedent set a record set the stage for something set the standard set the table set to work set someone to work
set about set against set apart set aside set back set down set forth set in set off set off against set on set out set to set up set upon |