set
word
/ˈsɛt/
SET
/sˈɛt/
SET
Definition
To put something in a particular place or position, to arrange or fix it. It also means a group of things that belong together or are used together.
Usage & Nuances
Very versatile word with many meanings and uses. Often used in phrases like 'set a table,' 'set the time,' or 'TV set.' Can be formal or informal depending on context. Be careful with phrasal verbs using 'set' like 'set up' or 'set off.'
Spanish: conjunto - poner - fijarPortuguese (BR): conjunto - colocar - fixarPortuguese (PT): conjunto - colocar - fixarChinese (Simplified): 一组 - 设置 - 放置Chinese (Traditional): 一組 - 設置 - 放置Hindi: समूह - सेट करना - रखनाArabic: مجموعة - ضبط - وضعBengali: রাখা - স্থাপন করা - সেট (গুচ্ছ)Russian: ставить - устанавливать - комплектJapanese: 置く - セット（一式）Vietnamese: đặt - bố trí - bộKorean: 놓다 - 세트 (한 벌)Turkish: yerleştirmek - kurmak - set (takım)Urdu: رکھنا - سیٹ کرنا - سیٹ (گروہ)Indonesian: meletakkan - mengatur - set
Example Sentences
Please set the book on the table.
basic
He has a large set of tools for repairs.
basic
The sun will set at 7 pm today.
basic
He quickly set up the new computer.
natural
Let's set a meeting for next Monday.
natural
The movie's set was designed to look like an old castle.
natural