set

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set (third-person singular simple present sets, present participle setting, simple past and past participle set)

  1. (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
    Set the tray there.
  2. (transitive) To determine or settle.
    to set the rent
  3. (transitive) To adjust.
    I set the alarm at 6 a.m.
  4. (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
  5. (transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery.
    Please set the table for our guests.
  6. (transitive) To introduce or describe.
    I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene.
  7. (transitive) To locate, to backdrop (a play, etc).
    He says he will set his next film in France.
  8. (transitive) To compile, to make (a crossword).
  9. (transitive) To prepare (a stage or film set).
  10. (transitive) To fit (someone) up in a situation.
  11. (transitive) To arrange (type).
    It was a complex page, but he set it quickly.
  12. (transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
    The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot.
  13. (transitive, archaic) to sit.
    He set down on the stool in the corner of the room.
  14. (transitive, volleyball) To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.
  15. (intransitive) To solidify.
    The glue sets in 4 minutes.
  16. (intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as it rotates.
    The moon sets at 8:00 PM tonight.
  17. (transitive, bridge) To defeat a contract.
  18. (obsolete, now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.
    • c. 1599, William Shakespeare, Henry V
      The king is set from London, and the scene is now transported, gentles, to Southampton
  19. (intransitive, of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.
    • 1906, Canada. Dept. of Agriculture. Fruit Branch, Fruit crop report
      In the Annapolis Valley, in spite of an irregular bloom, the fruit has set well and has, as yet, been little affected by scab.

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Terms derived from set (verb)

[edit] Translations

to put something down
to determine
to adjust
to punch a nail into wood
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
to introduce
to locate, to backdrop
to compile, to make (a crossword)
to prepare (a stage or film set)
to fit (someone) up in a situation
to arrange type
to devise and assign work
to sit — see sit
to direct the ball to a teammate for an attack
to solidify
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
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[edit] Noun

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Wikipedia set (plural sets)

  1. A matching collection of similar things.
    a set of tables
  2. A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
    a set of tools
  3. An object made up several parts
    a set of steps
  4. (set theory) 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.
  5. (in plural, “sets”, mathematics) (informal) Set theory.
  6. A group of people, usually meeting socially.
    the country set
  7. A punch for setting nails in wood.
    nail set
  8. The scenery for a film or play.
  9. (dance) The initial or basic formation of dancers.
  10. (exercise (sport)) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.
    • 1974, Charles Gaines & George Butler, Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding, page 22.
      This is the fourth set of benchpresses.
  11. (tennis) A complete series of games, forming part of a match.
  12. (volleyball) A complete series of points, forming part of a match.
  13. (volleyball) The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
  14. A device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television.
    television set
  15. (poker, slang) Three of a kind in poker. In community card games, the term is usually reserved for a situation in which a pair in a player's hand is matched by a single card on the board. Compare with trips.[1]
  16. (music) A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.
  17. A sett; a hole made and lived in by a badger.
  18. (music) A drum kit, a drum set.
    He plays the set on Saturdays.
  19. (horticulture) A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.
  20. The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.

[edit] Synonyms

  • (matching collection of similar things): suite
  • (set theory): set theory
  • (group of people, usually meeting socially):
  • (scenery): scenery

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Terms derived from set (noun)

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matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
object made up several parts, such as a set of steps
set theory: collection of objects
plural: set theory — see set theory
group of people, usually meeting socially
punch for setting nails in wood
scenery for a film or play
dancing: initial or basic formation of dancers
in tennis
volleyball
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
badger’s home — see sett
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[edit] References

  1. ^ Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. ISBN 978-1880069523

[edit] Adjective

set (comparative more set, superlative most set)

  1. Fixed in position.
  2. Rigid, solidified.
  3. Ready, prepared.
    On your marks, get set, go!
    On your marks, set, go!
  4. Intent, determined (to do something).
    set on getting to his destination
  5. Prearranged.
    a set menu
  6. Fixed in one’s opinion.
    I’m set against the idea of smacking children to punish them.
  7. (of hair) Fixed in a certain style.

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Terms derived from the set (adjective)

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ready, prepared
intent, determined
prearranged
fixed in one’s opinion
of hair: fixed in a certain style
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[edit] Anglo-Norman

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From Latin septem (“seven”).

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set

  1. seven

[edit] Catalan

[edit] Etymology

From Latin septem (“seven”).

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Catalan cardinal numbers
 <  6 7 8   > 
    Cardinal : set
    Ordinal : setè
    Multiplier : sèptuple
Catalan Wikipedia article on set

set m. and f. adj. and m. sg. noun (masculine plural noun sets)

  1. (cardinal) seven

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Catalan cardinal numbers may be used as masculine or feminine adjectives. When used as a noun, Catalan cardinal numbers are treated as masculine singular nouns in most contexts. An exception occurs in certain expressions involving time such as la una i trenta (1:30) or les dues (two o'clock) where the feminine noun hora (pl. hores) has been elided.

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27, 37, ..., 97

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set

  1. sofa, couch, settee

[edit] Czech

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[edit] Etymology 1

From English set.

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set m.

  1. set (part of a match in sports like tennis and volleyball)
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set

  1. genitive plural of sto

[edit] Danish

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set

  1. past participle of se

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[edit] French

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set m. (plural sets)

  1. (tennis) set

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English

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set m. inv.

  1. set (group of things, maths, tennis, cinema etc)

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[edit] Michif

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From French sept.

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set

  1. seven

[edit] Old English

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Compare the verb settan

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set n.

  1. seat

[edit] Old French

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Latin septem

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set

  1. seven
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see savoir

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set

  1. Third-person singular present indicative of savoir
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[edit] Polish

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set m.

  1. (sports) A complete series of games in tennis, badminton, or volleyball.

[edit] Declension

    declension of set
singular plural
nominative set sety
genitive seta setów
dative setowi setom
accusative set sety
instrumental setem setami
locative secie setach
vocative secie sety

[edit] Romansch

[edit] Etymology 1

From Latin septem, from Proto-Indo-European *septḿ̥.

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set

  1. (cardinal, Rumantsch Grischun, Surmiran, Puter, Vallader) seven
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[edit] Etymology 2

From Latin sitis, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰgʷʰítis (“perishing, decrease”).

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set f.

  1. (Sutsilvan) thirst
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  • (Rumantsch Grischun, Puter, Vallader) said
  • (Sursilvan) seit
  • (Surmiran) seid

[edit] Swedish

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set n.

  1. a set (matching collection of items)
  2. a set (in tennis)

[edit] Declension

Declension of set
singular plural
Neuter indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative set setet set seten
genitive sets setets sets setens

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[edit] Walloon

[edit] Etymology

From Latin septem, from Proto-Indo-European *septḿ̥.

[edit] Cardinal number

set

  1. seven
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