set

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UK /set/
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1.

put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position

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She set the book on the table.
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He set the vase carefully on the shelf.
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placeputpositionlaystand
2.

prepare (a table) for a meal

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Please set the table for dinner.
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She quickly set the table before the guests arrived.
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preparearrangelay
3.

adjust (a device) to a desired reading or position

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He set the alarm for 6 AM.
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Can you help me set up this new printer?
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adjustregulatecalibrateconfigure
4.

(of the sun, moon, or a planet) appear to move towards and below the horizon

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The sun began to set behind the mountains.
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We watched the beautiful sunset as the sky turned orange and pink.
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descendgo downsink
1.

a group of similar things that belong together or are considered as a unit

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She bought a new set of dishes.
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The band played a set of their greatest hits.
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collectiongroupseriesassortmentsuite
2.

the way in which something is placed or arranged

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The set of the jaw indicated determination.
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The permanent set of her hair was perfect.
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arrangementpositionconfigurationformation
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fixed or established

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The rules are set and cannot be changed.
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He has a set routine every morning.
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fixedestablishedpredeterminedarrangedregular
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