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Pronounce Set as S EH T.

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    Set phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'set'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of set: /sɛt/
    • Modern IPA representation of set: /sɛt/

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    List of meaning for set

    to deposit or position something in a designated place

    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, exercise set(noun)

    several exercises intended to be done in series

    "he did four sets of the incline bench press"

    stage set, 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, circle, band, lot(noun)

    an unofficial association of people or groups

    "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"

    bent, 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"

    hardening, solidifying, solidification, set, curing(noun)

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

    "the hardening of concrete"; "he tested the set of the glue"

    Set, Seth(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, readiness(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(adj)

    any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

    "the early sets ran on storage batteries"

    fit(p), primed(p), set(p)(adj)

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

    "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"

    fixed, set, rigid(adj)

    fixed and unmoving

    "with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"; "his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien; "a face rigid with pain"

    located, placed, set, situated(adj)

    situated in a particular spot or position

    "valuable centrally located urban land"; "strategically placed artillery"; "a house set on a hilltop"; "nicely situated on a quiet riverbank"

    laid, set(adj)

    set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"

    "stones laid in a pattern"

    set(p)(adj)

    being below the horizon

    "the moon is set"

    determined, dictated, set(adj)

    determined or decided upon as by an authority

    "date and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of surrender"; "the time set for the launching"

    hardened, set(verb)

    converted to solid form (as concrete)

    put, set, place, pose, position, lay(verb)

    put into a certain place or abstract location

    "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

    determine, set(verb)

    fix conclusively or authoritatively

    "set the rules"

    specify, set, determine, define, fix, limit(verb)

    decide upon or fix definitely

    "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"

    set, mark(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"

    fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set(verb)

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

    "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"

    set(verb)

    set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

    "set clocks or instruments"

    set, localize, localise, place(verb)

    locate

    "The film is set in Africa"

    set, go down, go under(verb)

    disappear beyond the horizon

    "the sun sets early these days"

    arrange, set(verb)

    adapt for performance in a different way

    "set this poem to music"

    plant, set(verb)

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

    "Let's plant flowers in the garden"

    set(verb)

    apply or start

    "set fire to a building"

    jell, set, congeal(verb)

    become gelatinous

    "the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme"

    typeset, 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, countersink(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

    sic, set(verb)

    urge to attack someone

    "The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders"; "the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits"

    place, put, set(verb)

    estimate

    "We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M."

    rig, set, set up(verb)

    equip with sails or masts

    "rig a ship"

    set up, lay out, set(verb)

    get ready for a particular purpose or event

    "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery"

    adjust, set, correct(verb)

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

    "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"

    fructify, set(verb)

    bear fruit

    "the apple trees fructify"

    dress, arrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure(verb)

    arrange attractively

    "dress my hair for the wedding"

    being in a state of fitness for some experience or action

    we're all set to go

    firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge

    that rock is really set in the hillside

    fully committed to achieving a goal

    set on being the first in her family to graduate from college

    having been established and usually not subject to change

    the library is only open during set hours

    of a particular or exact sort

    international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war

    made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing

    it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone

    a group of people acting together within a larger group

    the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale

    a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially

    they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set

    a number of things considered as a unit

    a set of tools

    one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

    the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

    the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production

    built sets for the play

    to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop

    the hen set for days

    to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

    set a date for the wedding

    to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

    fire losses were set at a million dollars

    to rest on the buttocks or haunches

    come over and set for a spell

    to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal

    determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off

    to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

    finally set some plans for the luncheon

    to put securely in place or in a desired position

    had the jeweler set the diamond again

    to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly

    the gelatin is just starting to set now

    to arrange something in a certain spot or position

    set a book on the table

    to become physically firm or solid

    the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it

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    set in sentence

    1. The asterisk next to the student’s name means he is set to graduate with honors.

    2. The priest tried to dissolve Paul’s relativism, but couldn’t convince him that there are solid set rules of what is morally okay.

    3. Community members have set up shelters and food banks to combat the growing number of homeless people.

    4. The explorer set out to disprove the misconception about the Earth’s flatness.

    5. After shooting the captive in the head, the terrorist doused Chris’s body with gasoline and set it ablaze.

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    Words related to set

    Quotes and sayings containing the term set

    In 2017, I went to Iran for a promotional event and I ended up organizing a public training session on the hills overlooking Tehran. About 35 people showed up, and there were six women, she contacted me on social media to ask me to make her box but I told her it was not possible. Then about a couple of months ago the Iranian federation opened the door for women boxing and we asked them to set up an event.

    – Mahyar Monshipour

    With respect to my opponent, who is a friend of mine, I think I have a broader, more comprehensive set of policies about everything, including taking on Wall Street.

    – President Bill Clinton

    We want to act quickly, we are here to set up a long-lasting strategic partnership.

    – President Francois Hollande

    These include the detection of biologically relevant molecules in interstellar clouds and comets, mid-infrared spectra of interstellar grains and the dust from comets, a diverse set of data from comets including the Rosetta mission showing consistency with biology and the frequency of Earth-like or habitable planets in the Galaxy.

    – Professor Lattanzio

    It has been set up.

    – Scott Pruitt

    Countries set different parameters, causing us to take atypical approaches to meet all needs, such as buying from foreign approved sources and use of more pre-cooked poultry.

    – Anthony Amendolia

    Flowers and fruits don't grow under terms and conditions set by farmers. So why every other relationship should be imposed by the same. In business it may be fine for structuring and calibrated growth but not otherwise. Let relationships blossom in freedom and liberty, let bonding be optimized, flower in freedom and get MickeyMized.

    – Mickey Mehta

    I can't describe it any more clearly than this: People flying in the air, (The) vehicle ... came to rest not long after they hit the first set of people.

    – Paul Sims

    It is important to me to find a way, if there is a way, to set them free quicker, i wish to set as many people free as possible.

    – President Hassan Rouhani

    We faced a number of trials during the journey, we spent months trying to find a way into Europe ... we succeeded in finally making our way to Belgium. We were then able to obtain weapons and set up a safe house while we planned to carry out operations against the crusaders.

    – Abdelhamid Abaaoud

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