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SETTINGS

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There are 7 meanings of the word Settings.

Settings - as a noun

The context and environment in which something is set

Example: "The perfect setting for a ghost story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scene7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment16environs11surround9surroundings14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of the environment in which a situation exists

Example: "You can't do that in a university setting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
background20scope9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mise en scenestage setting

The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

Example: "The historical context"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumstance20context16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The physical position of something

Example: "He changed the setting on the thermostat"

A table service for one person

Example: "A place setting of sterling flatware"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
place setting

A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

Example: "The diamond was in a plain gold mount"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mount7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mounting11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The settings on my phone are all messed up."
"I adjusted the settings on the thermostat to make the house warmer."
"She carefully chose the perfect settings for her wedding reception."
"The game allows you to customize the graphics settings."
"Please remember to save your settings before exiting the program."
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Word Game Points

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

SETTINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SETTINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, settings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SETTINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SETTINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, settings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SETTINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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