| noun | a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used “a set of books” |
| noun | (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols “the set of prime numbers is infinite” |
| noun | several exercises intended to be done in series “he did four sets of the incline bench press” |
| noun | representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production “the sets were meticulously authentic” |
| noun | an unofficial association of people or groups “the smart set goes there” |
| noun | a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way “the set of his mind was obvious” |
| noun | the act of putting something in position “he gave a final set to his hat” |
| noun | a unit of play in tennis or squash “they played two sets of tennis after dinner” |
| noun | the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization “the hardening of concrete” |
| noun | evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris |
| noun | the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon “before the set of sun” |
| 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” |
| noun | any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals “the early sets ran on storage batteries” |
| verb | put into a certain place or abstract location “Put your things here” |
| verb | fix conclusively or authoritatively “set the rules” |
| verb | decide upon or fix definitely “fix the variables” |
| verb | establish as the highest level or best performance “set a record” |
| verb | put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state “set the house afire” |
| verb | fix in a border “The goldsmith set the diamond” |
| 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!” |
| verb | set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly “set clocks or instruments” |
| verb | locate “The film is set in Africa” |
| verb | disappear beyond the horizon “the sun sets early these days” |
| verb | adapt for performance in a different way “set this poem to music” |
| verb | put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground “Let's plant flowers in the garden” |
| verb | apply or start “set fire to a building” |
| verb | become gelatinous “the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme” |
| verb | set in type “My book will be typeset nicely” |
| verb | put into a position that will restore a normal state “set a broken bone” |
| verb | insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) |
| verb | give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor |
| verb | urge to attack someone “The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders” |
| verb | estimate “We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.” |
| verb | equip with sails or masts “rig a ship” |
| verb | get ready for a particular purpose or event “set up an experiment” |
| verb | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard “Adjust the clock, please” |
| verb | bear fruit “the apple trees fructify” |
| verb | arrange attractively “dress my hair for the wedding” |
| adjective | (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed “in no fit state to continue” |
| adjective | fixed and unmoving; ; - Connor Cruise O'Brien “with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare” |
| adjective | situated in a particular spot or position “valuable centrally located urban land” |
| adjective | set down according to a plan: “a carefully laid table with places set for four people” |
| adjective | being below the horizon “the moon is set” |
| adjective | determined or decided upon as by an authority “date and place are already determined” |
| adjective | converted to solid form (as concrete) |
| set | verb | decide upon or fix definitely |
| harden | verb | become hard or harder |
| solidify | verb | make solid or more solid; cause to solidify |
| cure | verb | prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve |
| set | noun | the act of putting something in position |
| setting | noun | the physical position of something |
| place | noun | a blank area |
| placement | noun | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed |
| position | noun | the act of putting something in a certain place |
| positioner | noun | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track |
| determination | noun | a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration |
| determinant | adjective | having the power or quality of deciding |
| determiner | noun | one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases |
| limit | noun | final or latest limiting point |
| mark | noun | something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal |
| preparative | adjective | preceding and preparing for something |
| preparatory | adjective | preceding and preparing for something |
| preparation | noun | the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |
| ready | noun | poised for action |
| readying | noun | the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose |
| localization | noun | a determination of the place where something is |
| locale | noun | the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) |
| arranger | noun | a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance |
| plant | noun | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion |
| planter | noun | a decorative pot for house plants |
| planting | noun | putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow |
| congelation | noun | the process of congealing; solidification by (or as if by) freezing |
| typesetter | noun | one who sets written material into type |
| countersink | noun | a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface |
| rig | noun | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel |
| rigger | noun | someone who rigs ships |
| rigging | noun | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel |
| adjustive | adjective | conducive to adjustment |
| adjustable | adjective | capable of being regulated |
| adjustment | noun | the act of adjusting something to match a standard |
| adjuster | noun | one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement |
| corrective | adjective | tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition |
| fructification | noun | the bearing of fruit |
| fruit | noun | the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant |
| arrangement | noun | an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging |
| coiffure | noun | the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) |
| fitness | noun | the quality of being suitable |
| fixedness | noun | remaining in place |
| fixity | noun | the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment |
| rigidness | noun | the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending |