Set

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NOUN

a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

exercise set

several exercises intended to be done in series

stage set

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

circle, band, lot

an unofficial association of people or groups

bent

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

the act of putting something in position

a unit of play in tennis or squash

hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing

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

Seth

evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout

the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

readiness

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

any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

VERB

put, place, pose, position, lay

put into a certain place or abstract location

determine

fix conclusively or authoritatively

specify, determine, define, fix, limit

decide upon or fix definitely

mark

establish as the highest level or best performance

put into a certain state

fix in a border

fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up

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

set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

localize, localise, place

locate

go down, go under

disappear beyond the horizon

arrange

adapt for performance in a different way

plant

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

apply or start

jell, congeal

become gelatinous

typeset

set in type

put into a position that will restore a normal state

countersink

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

give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

sic

urge to attack someone

place, put

estimate

rig, set up

equip with sails or masts

set up, lay out

get ready for a particular purpose or event

adjust, correct

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

fructify

bear fruit

dress, arrange, do, coif, coiffe

arrange attractively

ADJ

fit(p), primed(p), set(p)

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

fixed, rigid

fixed and unmoving

located, placed, situated

situated in a particular spot or position

laid

set down according to a plan

set(p)

being below the horizon

determined, dictated

determined or decided upon as by an authority

hardened

converted to solid form (as concrete)

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