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SETS

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There are 45 meanings of the word Sets.

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Sets - as a noun

Evil egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of osiris

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seth

Several exercises intended to be done in series

Example: "He did four sets of the incline bench press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exercise set

Representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

Example: "The sets were meticulously authentic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stage set
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
representation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unofficial association of people or groups

Example: "The smart set goes there"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
band7circle10lot3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

Example: "The set of his mind was obvious"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bent6

The act of putting something in position

Example: "He gave a final set to his hat"

A unit of play in tennis or squash

Example: "They played two sets of tennis after dinner"

The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

Example: "The hardening of concrete"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curing9hardening14solidification20solidifying19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

Example: "Before the set of sun"

(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

Example: "The subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
readiness10

Any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

Example: "The early sets ran on storage batteries"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electronic equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sets - as an adjective satellite

(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

Example: "In no fit state to continue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fit6primed11

Fixed and unmoving

Example: "With eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixed16rigid7

Situated in a particular spot or position

Example: "Valuable centrally located urban land"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
located10placed11situated9

Set down according to a plan

Example: "A carefully laid table with places set for four people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laid5

Being below the horizon

Example: "The moon is set"

Determined or decided upon as by an authority

Example: "Date and place are already determined"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determined14dictated12

Converted to solid form (as concrete)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardened13

Sets - as a verb

Fix conclusively or authoritatively

Example: "Set the rules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10determine12fix13limit7specify17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Establish as the highest level or best performance

Example: "Set a record"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mark10

Put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

Example: "Set the house afire"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fix in a border

Example: "The goldsmith set the diamond"

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Example: "Get the children ready for school!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13gear upprepare11ready9set up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

Example: "Set clocks or instruments"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjust14correct11set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Locate

Example: "The film is set in africa"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
localise10localize19place9

Disappear beyond the horizon

Example: "The sun sets early these days"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go downgo under
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rise4

Adapt for performance in a different way

Example: "Set this poem to music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrange8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compose13write8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

Example: "Let's plant flowers in the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plant7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay6place9pose6position10put5set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Apply or start

Example: "Set fire to a building"

Become gelatinous

Example: "The liquid jelled after we added the enzyme"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congeal10jell11

Set in type

Example: "My book will be typeset nicely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
typeset12

Put into a position that will restore a normal state

Example: "Set a broken bone"

Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countersink17

Give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

Urge to attack someone

Example: "The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sic5

Estimate

Example: "We put the time of arrival at 8 p.m."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
place9put5

Equip with sails or masts

Example: "Rig a ship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rig4set up

Get ready for a particular purpose or event

Example: "Set up an experiment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay outset up

Produce fruit

Example: "The apple trees fructify"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fructify19

Arrange attractively

Example: "Dress my hair for the wedding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrange8coif9coiffe14coiffure16do3dress6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
groom8neaten6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She sets the table for dinner every night."
"He sets his alarm clock to wake up early."
"The teacher sets a good example for her students."
"The director sets the scene before shooting the movie."
"The chef sets the oven to the desired temperature."
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Word Game Points

Is SETS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sets is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SETS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SETS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sets is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SETS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is SETS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sets is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SETS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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