Set in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SET-in
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪn
SET-in
Definition
To begin and become established or noticeable, usually referring to something unpleasant like bad weather, darkness, or an illness.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for things that arrive gradually and are hard to stop, like 'winter set in', 'panic set in', or 'illness set in'. Sounds more formal in writing. Not for quick or pleasant things.
Spanish: instalarse - empezar - entrarPortuguese (BR): instalar-se - começar - entrarPortuguese (PT): instalar-se - começar - entrarChinese (Simplified): 开始 - 到来 - 降临Chinese (Traditional): 開始 - 到來 - 降臨Hindi: शुरू होना - आनाArabic: يبدأ - يحل (وقت أو حالة)Bengali: প্রবেশ করা - শুরু হওয়া - স্থায়ী হওয়াRussian: наступать - начинаться - устанавливатьсяJapanese: 始まる - 定着するVietnamese: bắt đầu - kéo dàiKorean: 들어서다 - 시작되다Turkish: başlamak - etkisini göstermeye başlamakUrdu: پڑ جانا - شروع ہوناIndonesian: mulai terjadi - melanda
Example Sentences
When winter sets in, the days get shorter.
basic
Darkness set in quickly after the sun went down.
basic
The illness set in a few days after he returned home.
basic
After the first sign of trouble, panic set in among the crowd.
natural
You could feel boredom set in after hours of waiting.
natural
As soon as the rain set in, everyone ran for cover.
natural