set

noun
UK: /set/
US: /set/

  1. A group of things that belong together or are used together.

    1. This set of books is my favorite collection to read at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a valuable set of ancient Egyptian artifacts on display for everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people with similar interests or aims.

    1. That set of friends always goes to the movies together every week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The academic set debated the merits of different research methodologies today. [ ] [ ]

  3. The place where a film or play is performed or recorded.

    1. The movie set was very crowded with actors and equipment yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play's set design effectively created a realistic forest scene for the audience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

group appoint establish arrange collection
set verb

  1. To put something in a specific place or position.

    1. Please set the glass on the table before it falls down. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully set the vase of flowers on the windowsill to catch the light. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adjust a device to a particular time, level, or function.

    1. I need to set my alarm for 6 AM every day to wake up for work. [ ] [ ]
    2. He set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature during the cold nights. [ ] [ ]

  3. To establish or decide on something, often a date, time, or price.

    1. Let's set a date for our next meeting to discuss the project every month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company set a new sales target for the upcoming quarter of the year. [ ] [ ]
set adjective

  1. Fixed or not likely to change.

    1. The price is set, so we cannot negotiate to buy new things. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her mind was set on studying medicine after the volunteer program. [ ] [ ]

  2. Prepared or ready to do something.

    1. They are all set to start the journey as soon as possible now. [ ] [ ]
    2. With all the equipment checked, the team was set for the deep sea dive later. [ ] [ ]
set phrasal-verb

  1. To place something in a specified position.

    1. She set down her bag after a long day at work today. [ ] [ ]
    2. He carefully set about organizing his messy desk after the holidays. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "set" in English means: A group of things that belong together or are used together., A group of people with similar interests or aims., The place where a film or play is performed or recorded..

The phonetic transcription of "set" is /set/ in British English and /set/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "set": group, appoint, establish, arrange, collection.

Example usage of "set": "This set of books is my favorite collection to read at night.". More examples on the page.