Definitions
There are 45 meanings of the word
Sets.
How to pronounce sets:
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Sets - as a noun
A group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
Example: "A set of books"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulationaggregationassemblagecollectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
dentitionteethsingletonbrace
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Evil egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of osiris
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seth(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
Example: "The set of prime numbers is infinite"
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abstract entityabstractionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Several exercises intended to be done in series
Example: "He did four sets of the incline bench press"
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exercise setRepresentation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
Example: "The sets were meticulously authentic"
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stage setHypernyms (Closely Related)
representationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unofficial association of people or groups
Example: "The smart set goes there"
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bandcirclelotHypernyms (Closely Related)
social groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
Example: "The set of his mind was obvious"
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bentThe act of putting something in position
Example: "He gave a final set to his hat"
A unit of play in tennis or squash
Example: "They played two sets of tennis after dinner"
The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
Example: "The hardening of concrete"
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curinghardeningsolidificationsolidifyingHypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
Example: "Before the set of sun"
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
Example: "The subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"
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readinessAny electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
Example: "The early sets ran on storage batteries"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electronic equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sets - as an adjective satellite
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Example: "In no fit state to continue"
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fitprimedFixed and unmoving
Example: "With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"
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fixedrigidSituated in a particular spot or position
Example: "Valuable centrally located urban land"
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locatedplacedsituatedSet down according to a plan
Example: "A carefully laid table with places set for four people"
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laidBeing below the horizon
Example: "The moon is set"
Determined or decided upon as by an authority
Example: "Date and place are already determined"
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determineddictatedSets - as a verb
Put into a certain place or abstract location
Example: "Put your things here"
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layplaceposepositionputHypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
encloseincloseinsertintroduce
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Fix conclusively or authoritatively
Example: "Set the rules"
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determineHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decide upon or fix definitely
Example: "Fix the variables"
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definedeterminefixlimitspecifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Establish as the highest level or best performance
Example: "Set a record"
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markPut into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
Example: "Set the house afire"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fix in a border
Example: "The goldsmith set the diamond"
Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Example: "Get the children ready for school!"
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fixgear uppreparereadyset upHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
Example: "Set clocks or instruments"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustcorrectsetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Disappear beyond the horizon
Example: "The sun sets early these days"
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go downgo underAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
riseAdapt for performance in a different way
Example: "Set this poem to music"
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arrangeHypernyms (Closely Related)
composewriteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
Example: "Let's plant flowers in the garden"
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plantHypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputsetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Apply or start
Example: "Set fire to a building"
Become gelatinous
Example: "The liquid jelled after we added the enzyme"
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congealjellPut into a position that will restore a normal state
Example: "Set a broken bone"
Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
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countersinkGive a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
Urge to attack someone
Example: "The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders"
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sicGet ready for a particular purpose or event
Example: "Set up an experiment"
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lay outset upAlter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Example: "Adjust the clock, please"
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adjustcorrectHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
proportionmodulatetempertune
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Example Sentences
"She sets the table for dinner every night."
"He sets his alarm clock to wake up early."
"The teacher sets a good example for her students."
"The director sets the scene before shooting the movie."
"The chef sets the oven to the desired temperature."
Word Game Points
Is SETS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sets is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SETS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is SETS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sets is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSETS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is SETS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sets is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSETS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
