Definitions:

1. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols noun
   • the set of prime numbers is infinite
2. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way noun
   • the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution
3. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used noun
   • a set of books
4. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way noun
   • The set of their mind was obvious.
5. a unit of play in tennis or squash noun
   • they played two sets of tennis after dinner
6. adapt for performance in a different way verb
   • set this poem to music
7. an unofficial association of people or groups noun
   • the smart set goes there
8. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals noun
   • the early sets ran on storage batteries
9. apply or start verb
   • set fire to a building
10. disappear beyond the horizon verb
    • the sun sets early these days
11. establish as the highest level or best performance verb
    • set a record
12. fix conclusively or authoritatively verb
    • set the rules
13. fix in a border verb
    • The goldsmith set the diamond
14. fixed and unmoving adjective
    • with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
15. get ready for a particular purpose or event verb
    • set up an experiment
16. locate verb
    • The film is set in Africa
17. put into a position that will restore a normal state verb
    • set a broken bone
18. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production noun
    • the sets were meticulously authentic
19. set in type verb
    • My book will be typeset nicely
20. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly verb
    • set clocks or instruments
21. several exercises intended to be done in series noun
    • I did four sets of the incline bench press.
22. the act of putting something in position noun
    • I set the dishes in place on the table.
23. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon noun
    • before the set of sun

Synonyms:

• arrange
• bent
• circle
• congeal
• correct
• countersink
• determine
• determined
• dress
• exercise set
• fit
• fix
• fixed
• fructify
• fruit
• go down
• go under
• hardened
• hardening
• jell
• laid
• lay out
• located
• mark
• place
• placed
• plant
• put
• readiness
• ready
• rig
• set up
• sic
• situated
• stage set
• typeset

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