VERB
  • Definition - To put (something) down, to rest.
  • Example - Set the tray there.
  • Synonyms - lay put set down
  • Definition - To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
  • Example - I have set my heart on running the marathon.
  • Definition - To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
  • Example - I have set my heart on running the marathon.
  • Definition - To start (a fire).
  • Example - I have set my heart on running the marathon.
  • Synonyms - light
  • Definition - To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
  • Example - to set a coach in the mud
  • Definition - To determine or settle.
  • Example - to set the rent
  • Definition - To adjust.
  • Example - I set the alarm at 6 a.m.
  • Definition - To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
  • Example - I set the alarm at 6 a.m.
  • Definition - To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
  • Example - Please set the table for our guests.
  • Definition - To introduce or describe.
  • Example - I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene.
  • Definition - To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally.
  • Example - He says he will set his next film in France.
  • Definition - To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge).
  • Example - This crossword was set by Araucaria.
  • Definition - To prepare (a stage or film set).
  • Example - This crossword was set by Araucaria.
  • Definition - To fit (someone) up in a situation.
  • Example - This crossword was set by Araucaria.
  • Definition - To arrange (type).
  • Example - It was a complex page, but he set it quickly.
  • Definition - To devise and assign (work) to.
  • Example - The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot.
  • Definition - To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.
  • Example - The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot.
  • Definition - To solidify.
  • Example - The glue sets in four minutes.
  • Definition - To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle.
  • Example - to set milk for cheese
  • Definition - Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
  • Example - The moon sets at eight o'clock tonight.
  • Definition - To defeat a contract.
  • Example - The moon sets at eight o'clock tonight.
  • Definition - (now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.
  • Example - The moon sets at eight o'clock tonight.
  • Definition - To produce after pollination.
  • Example - to set seed
  • Definition - (of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.
  • Example - to set seed
  • Definition - (Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position).
  • Example - He sets in that chair all day.
  • Definition - To hunt game with the aid of a setter.
  • Example - He sets in that chair all day.
  • Definition - Of a dog, to indicate the position of game.
  • Example - The dog sets the bird.
  • Definition - To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly.
  • Example - The dog sets the bird.
  • Definition - To fit music to words.
  • Example - The dog sets the bird.
  • Definition - To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.
  • Example - to set pear trees in an orchard
  • Definition - To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.
  • Example - to set pear trees in an orchard
  • Definition - To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.
  • Example - The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward.
  • Definition - (country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.
  • Example - Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller.
  • Definition - To place or fix in a setting.
  • Example - to set a precious stone in a border of metal
  • Definition - To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare.
  • Example - to set (that is, to hone) a razor
  • Definition - To extend and bring into position; to spread.
  • Example - to set the sails of a ship
  • Definition - To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.
  • Example - to set a psalm
  • Definition - To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state.
  • Example - to set a broken bone
  • Definition - To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure.
  • Example - to set a broken bone
  • Definition - To wager in gambling; to risk.
  • Example - to set a broken bone
  • Definition - To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there.
  • Example - to set a broken bone
  • Definition - To value; to rate; used with at.
  • Example - to set a broken bone
  • Definition - To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign.
  • Example - to set a good example
  • Definition - To suit; to become.
  • Example - It sets him ill.
NOUN
  • Definition - A punch for setting nails in wood.
  • Example - nail set
  • Definition - A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
  • Example - television set
  • Definition - A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.
  • Example - television set
  • Definition - The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.
  • Example - television set
  • Definition - That which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game.
  • Example - television set
  • Definition - Permanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - (piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - The width of the body of a type.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - A young oyster when first attached.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality.
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - A series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)
  • Example - the set of a spring
  • Definition - The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - The pattern of a tartan, etc.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - The camber of a curved roofing tile.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - The full number of eggs set under a hen.
  • Example - the set of a coat
NOUN
  • Definition - A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - A rudimentary fruit.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - General movement; direction; drift; tendency.
  • Example - the set of a coat
  • Definition - A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)
  • Example - a set of tables
  • Definition - A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
  • Example - a set of tools
  • Definition - An object made up of several parts.
  • Example - a set of steps
  • Definition - A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
  • Example - a set of steps
  • Definition - (in plural, “sets”) Set theory.
  • Example - a set of steps
  • Definition - A group of people, usually meeting socially.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - The scenery for a film or play.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - The initial or basic formation of dancers.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - (exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - A complete series of games, forming part of a match.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - A complete series of points, forming part of a match.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.
  • Example - the country set
  • Definition - A drum kit, a drum set.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
  • Definition - A class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
  • Definition - Three of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
VERB
  • Definition - To divide a class group in a subject according to ability
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
NOUN
  • Definition - The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
  • Definition - The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
  • Definition - A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.
  • Example - He plays the set on Saturdays.
  • Synonyms - Belgian block
Words in your word
4 Letter Words
ests 4 sets 4
3 Letter Words
ess 3 est 3 set 3 tes 3
2 Letter Words
es 2 et 2 te 2