Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish
to place something in a particular position or condition

Example Sentences

She set the book on the table.

He set the vase on the table.

Synonyms

place, put, position, establish, arrange
Entry 1
place, put, position, establish
Entry 2
place, position, arrange, put

Antonyms

remove, displace, unset, disturb
Entry 1
remove, displace, unset, disturb
Entry 2
remove, displace

Collocations

set aside, set up, set down, set off, set the table, set in motion
Entry 1
set aside, set up, set down, set off, set the table
Entry 2
set up, set down, set in motion

More Example Sentences

Do you have a set menu?

What an upsetting news.

It's set in the future.

I am so upset to hear that.

It's set in modern-day America.

I am originally from India, and now settled in England.

I am originally from Bangladesh, and now settled in Dhaka.

I am originally from America, and now settled in Chattogram.

I'd like to set up a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. When are you free?

I'd like to set up a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. When are you available?

Related Vocabularies

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
to keep safe from harm or danger
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
to attack violently, either physically or with words

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