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Set

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

be situated or fixed in a specified place or position.

represent (a story, play, film, or scene) as happening at a specified time or in a specified place.

mount a precious stone in (something, typically a piece of jewellery)

mount (a stone) in something.

PRINTING
arrange (type) as required.

PRINTING
arrange the type for (a piece of text)

prepare (a table) for a meal by placing cutlery, crockery, etc. on it in their proper places.

BELL-RINGING
move (a bell) so that it rests in an inverted position ready for ringing.

cause (a hen) to sit on eggs.

put (a seed or plant) in the ground to grow.

SAILING
put (a sail) up in position to catch the wind.

put or bring into a specified place

cause (someone or something) to start doing things.

instruct (someone) to do something.

give someone (a task ) to do.

establish as (an example) for others to follow, copy, or try to achieve.

establish (a record).

decide on and announce.

fix (a price, value, or limit) on something.

adjust (a clock or watch) typically to show the right time.

adjust (an alarm clock) to sound at the required time.

adjust (a device) so that it performs a particular operation.

ELECTRONICS
cause (a binary device) to enter the state representing the numeral 1.

harden into a solid or semi-solid state.

arrange (the hair) while damp so that it dries in the required style.

put parts of (a broken / dislocated bone or limb) into place.
I’m not listing all of it..

I set the timer already!
I gotta finish my workout set.
Look at my new set of shoes!
You should go set out the birthday party.
The sun was setting and a warm red glow filled the sky.
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Set

(verb)
1. to place something down. (ex. He set the cup down.)
2. an object staying still after continuous movement. (ex. The jello had set.)
3. to make something. (ex. He set up the game.)
4. start (ex. The game has set.)
5. make something into a specific state. (ex. They have been set free.)
6. modify something/a value. (ex. The clock was set.)

(noun)
1. a collection of multiple things that are directly related or correspond to each other. (ex. A set of knives.)
2. a variety of things used to make another object. (ex. A computer set.)

(adjective)
1. something that had already been predetermined. (ex. We were given set instructions.)
2. ready/prepared for an event or anything. (ex. The group was set for the road.)
v1. He set the cup down.
v2. The jello had set.
v3. He set up the game.
v4. The game has set.
v5. They have been set free.
v6. The clock was set.
n1. A set of knives.
n2. A computer set.
a1. We were given set instructions.
a2. The group was set for the road.
by SpicyHamsandwich February 4, 2024
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Set

"I set the table."
"She started a set in tennis."
"We're all set and ready to go!"
"He set down a cup of coffee."
"They have bracelets set with rubies."
by Hesitant August 4, 2025
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set the edge

An excuse used for a badly missed tackle in Madden. It suggests that the user deliberately "set the edge" so that the computer assistance could aid in bringing the runner down. It also implies that the user has deep understanding of gap philosophies. The phrase is often used as a defense mechanism to cover up for a lack of general skill, particularly in tackling. User generally thinks they are the best Madden player ever.
*Brandon runs with Lamar Jackson to the left and jukes Krishn on the way to a 59 yard gain.*

Krishn: Thank God I set the edge. That run would have been a touchdown for sure!
Brandon: *Rolls eyes*
by zeropersonality November 7, 2019
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Set Menu

A phrase used to describe a mans standard sexual routine. Often well rehearsed, held primarily for one night stands and rarely deviated from.
Guy 1: "Hey I saw you talking to that cute girl at the bar, what happened?"

Guy 2: "Went back to her place. I just did my usual stuff. Snog, diddle, tongue, diddle. Front, behind, cuddle. The Set Menu."
by ArkadyVasiliev January 30, 2014
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set about ye

To fight, brawl or kick somebody's cunt in. Can also be used as a threat to dissuade international terrorists
After putting the boot intae an al kayeeda boy John was asked by a reporter if he had a message for any other would be attackers. His immortal reply was, come tae Glasgow and we'll set about ye.
by big may August 2, 2007
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set your heart ablaze

rengokus theme, makes me cry every time i think about it because of his death
“Set your heart ablaze, Go beyond your limits
by junk0en0shima July 29, 2021
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