Word of the Day: Set
You can use the word “set” as a verb, a noun, or as an adjective. It has many different meanings.
As a verb, “set” is generally used for something that is made, established, created, planned, or prepared:
- Please set the table. (Put the plates, the silverware, the napkins, etc. on the table.)
- The runner in the marathon set a new record.
- We need to set a date for a meeting.
- Gwen and Nathan set a date for their wedding.
- The police set a trap to catch some criminals.
- I need to set the time on my computer.
- What time does the sun set? (set = go down)
- In which part of the world is this story set? (set = take place)
As a noun, a “set” is a group or an arrangement:
- Pamela got a set of knives as a home warming gift.
- Do you have a chess set at home?
- The children across the street have a swing set in their backyard.
- We need to get a new set of silverware.
- The band quickly prepared for its next set. (set = a part of a performance)
- Quiet on the set. (set = the place where a movie is filmed and the actors perform)
As an adjective, to be “set” is to be ready:
- Are you all set for your trip?
- These boxes are all set and ready to be shipped.
- Kim and Igor are set on moving to New York. (be set on = to have decided on something)
- The teacher waited until the students were set and paying attention.
Essential English Dictionary
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