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set [ˈsɛt]

1 set verb
  • to put (something) in a place or position
  • to put (something) into the surface of something —often used as (be) set
  • to attach (something, such as a jewel) to a piece of jewelry or other decoration —often used as (be) set

2 set noun
  • a group of similar things that belong together—often + of
  • a group of things that are used together
  • a piece of electronic equipment

3 set adjective
  • having a particular position or location
  • particular and not changing—used to describe something that has been decided by someone with authority
  • not likely to change