set

Sense 1 noun

a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

a set of books

Sense 2 verb

put into a certain place or abstract location

Put your things here

Sense 3 noun

(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

the set of prime numbers is infinite

Sense 4 verb

fix conclusively or authoritatively

set the rules

Sense 5 adjective

fixed and unmoving

with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare

Sense 6 noun

several exercises intended to be done in series

he did four sets of the incline bench press

Sense 7 verb

decide upon or fix definitely

fix the variables

Sense 8 adjective

situated in a particular spot or position

valuable centrally located urban land

Sense 9 noun

representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

the sets were meticulously authentic

Sense 10 verb

establish as the highest level or best performance

set a record

Sense 11 adjective

set down according to a plan:

a carefully laid table with places set for four people

Sense 12 noun

an unofficial association of people or groups

the smart set goes there

Sense 13 verb

put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

set the house afire

Sense 14 noun

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

the set of his mind was obvious

Sense 15 verb

fix in a border

The goldsmith set the diamond

Sense 16 adjective

determined or decided upon as by an authority

date and place are already determined

Sense 17 noun

the act of putting something in position

he gave a final set to his hat

Sense 18 verb

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Get the children ready for school!

Sense 19 adjective

converted to solid form (as concrete)

Sense 20 noun

a unit of play in tennis or squash

they played two sets of tennis after dinner

Sense 21 verb

set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

set clocks or instruments

Sense 22 noun

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

the hardening of concrete

Sense 23 verb

locate

The film is set in Africa

Sense 24 verb

disappear beyond the horizon

the sun sets early these days

Sense 25 noun

the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

before the set of sun

Sense 26 verb

adapt for performance in a different way

set this poem to music

Sense 27 noun

(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution

Sense 28 verb

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

Let's plant flowers in the garden

Sense 29 noun

any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

the early sets ran on storage batteries

Sense 30 verb

apply or start

set fire to a building

Sense 31 verb

become gelatinous

the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme

Sense 32 verb

set in type

My book will be typeset nicely

Sense 33 verb

put into a position that will restore a normal state

set a broken bone

Sense 34 verb

insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

Sense 35 verb

give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

Sense 36 verb

urge to attack someone

The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders

Sense 37 verb

estimate

We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.

Sense 38 verb

equip with sails or masts

rig a ship

Sense 39 verb

get ready for a particular purpose or event

set up an experiment

Sense 40 verb

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Adjust the clock, please

Sense 41 verb

bear fruit

the apple trees fructify

Sense 42 verb

arrange attractively

dress my hair for the wedding