set

What is the Definition of set?

Noun:

1. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
2. (mathematics)
3. several exercises intended to be done in series
4. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
5. an unofficial association of people or groups
6. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
7. the act of putting something in position
8. a unit of play in tennis or squash
9. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
10. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
11. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
12. (psychology)
13. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

Verb:

1. put into a certain place or abstract location
2. fix conclusively or authoritatively
3. decide upon or fix definitely
4. establish as the highest level or best performance
5. put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
6. fix in a border
7. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
8. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
9. locate
10. disappear beyond the horizon
11. adapt for performance in a different way
12. put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants)
13. apply or start
14. become gelatinous
15. set in type
16. put into a position that will restore a normal state
17. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
18. give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
19. urge to attack someone
20. estimate
21. equip with sails or masts
22. get ready for a particular purpose or event
23. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
24. bear fruit
25. arrange attractively

Adjective:

1. (usually followed by `to' or `for')
2. fixed and unmoving
3. situated in a particular spot or position
4. set down according to a plan
5. being below the horizon
6. determined or decided upon as by an authority
7. converted to solid form (as concrete)

Other meanings of set (synonyms, cognates).