setting

noun
UK: /ˈsetɪŋ/
US: /ˈsetɪŋ/

  1. The place or type of surroundings where something is or happens.

    1. The story's setting is a small town, so it feels familiar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The historical setting of the novel enhances the reader's understanding of the characters' motivations. [ ] [ ]

  2. The time and place in which the action of a book, movie, play, etc. happens.

    1. The setting for the play is ancient Greece, beautiful place. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director carefully chose the movie's setting to create a sense of isolation and suspense. [ ] [ ]

  3. The controls on a machine or device that allow you to adjust it.

    1. I changed the setting on my phone to silent for the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experiment with the camera's setting to capture the perfect picture in different lighting conditions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regulate position context situation control adjustment scene environment place location background
setting verb

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

    1. Please set the vase on the table setting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully set the delicate teacups on the table, completing the elegant setting. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adjust a device to a particular level or position.

    1. Set the alarm clock for 7 AM, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember to set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature before leaving for vacation, setting it to save energy. [ ] [ ]

  3. To establish or decide on something.

    1. They set a date for the wedding in June. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee will meet next week to set priorities for the upcoming year, setting the agenda for future projects. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "setting" in English means: The place or type of surroundings where something is or happens., The time and place in which the action of a book, movie, play, etc. happens., The controls on a machine or device that allow you to adjust it..

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

Synonyms for "setting": regulate, position, context, situation, control, adjustment, scene, environment, place, location, background.

Example usage of "setting": "The story's setting is a small town, so it feels familiar.". More examples on the page.