Definition (noun) a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
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a set of books
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a set of golf clubs
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a set of teeth
Definition (noun) (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
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the set of prime numbers is infinite
Definition (noun) several exercises intended to be done in series
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he did four sets of the incline bench press
Definition (noun) representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
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the sets were meticulously authentic
Definition (noun) an unofficial association of people or groups
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the smart set goes there
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they were an angry lot
Definition (noun) a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
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the set of his mind was obvious
Definition (noun) the act of putting something in position
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he gave a final set to his hat
Definition (noun) a unit of play in tennis or squash
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they played two sets of tennis after dinner
Definition (noun) the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
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the hardening of concrete
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he tested the set of the glue
Definition (noun) evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
Definition (noun) the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
Definition (noun) (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
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the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution
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his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
Definition (noun) any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
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the early sets ran on storage batteries
Definition (verb) put into a certain place or abstract location
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Put your things here
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Set the tray down
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Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
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Place emphasis on a certain point
Definition (verb) fix conclusively or authoritatively
Definition (verb) decide upon or fix definitely
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fix the variables
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specify the parameters
Definition (verb) establish as the highest level or best performance
Definition (verb) put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
Definition (verb) fix in a border
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The goldsmith set the diamond
Definition (verb) make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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Get the children ready for school!
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prepare for war
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I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
Definition (verb) set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
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set clocks or instruments
Definition (verb) locate
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The film is set in Africa
Definition (verb) disappear beyond the horizon
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the sun sets early these days
Definition (verb) adapt for performance in a different way
Definition (verb) put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
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Let's plant flowers in the garden
Definition (verb) apply or start
Definition (verb) become gelatinous
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the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
Definition (verb) set in type
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My book will be typeset nicely
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set these words in italics
Definition (verb) put into a position that will restore a normal state
Definition (verb) insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
Definition (verb) give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
Definition (verb) urge to attack someone
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The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
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the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
Definition (verb) estimate
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We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
Definition (verb) equip with sails or masts
Definition (verb) get ready for a particular purpose or event
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set up an experiment
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set the table
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lay out the tools for the surgery
Definition (verb) alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
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Adjust the clock, please
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correct the alignment of the front wheels
Definition (verb) bear fruit
Definition (verb) arrange attractively
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dress my hair for the wedding
Definition (adj) (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
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in no fit state to continue
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fit to drop
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laughing fit to burst
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she was fit to scream
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primed for a fight
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we are set to go at any time
Definition (adj) fixed and unmoving
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with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
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his bearded face already has a set hollow look
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a face rigid with pain
Definition (adj) situated in a particular spot or position
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valuable centrally located urban land
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strategically placed artillery
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a house set on a hilltop
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nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
Definition (adj) set down according to a plan:
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a carefully laid table with places set for four people
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stones laid in a pattern
Definition (adj) being below the horizon
Definition (adj) determined or decided upon as by an authority
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date and place are already determined
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the dictated terms of surrender
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the time set for the launching
Definition (adj) converted to solid form (as concrete)