Set into Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SET IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ
SET IN-too
Definition
To put something firmly inside or make it part of another object or surface, often so that it is almost level with it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in technical, design, or construction contexts (e.g., 'set into the wall'). Not as common in informal speech. Often refers to physical objects becoming part of a surface. Do not confuse with 'set in', which means to begin or take hold.
Spanish: incrustar - empotrar - encajar enPortuguese (BR): incorporar - embutir - encaixar emPortuguese (PT): incorporar - embutir - encaixar emChinese (Simplified): 嵌入 - 安裝進Chinese (Traditional): 嵌入 - 安裝進Hindi: में जड़ना - में स्थापित करनाArabic: مُدْمَج في - مُثَبَّت فيBengali: স্থাপন করা - সংযুক্ত করাRussian: встроить - вмонтироватьJapanese: 埋め込む - はめ込むVietnamese: gắn vào - lắp vàoKorean: 박다 - 끼워 넣다Turkish: yerleştirmek - gömmekUrdu: نصب کرنا - جڑناIndonesian: ditanam - dipasang
Example Sentences
The jewels were set into the crown.
basic
A mirror was set into the door.
basic
Lights were set into the ceiling for a modern look.
basic
The handle is set into the drawer so it doesn’t stick out.
natural
There are tiny gems set into the watch face.
natural
I love the little shelf set into the shower wall for soap and shampoo.
natural