Read the dictionary definition of set. All definitions for this word.
1. several exercises intended to be done in series
1. he did four sets of the incline bench press
2. the act of putting something in position
1. he gave a final set to his hat
3. any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
1. the early sets ran on storage batteries
4. representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
1. the sets were meticulously authentic
5. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
1. the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution
2. his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
6. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
1. the set of his mind was obvious
7. the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
1. before the set of sun
8. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
1. a set of books
2. a set of golf clubs
3. a set of teeth
9. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
1. the set of prime numbers is infinite
10. an unofficial association of people or groups
1. the smart set goes there
2. they were an angry lot
11. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
12. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
1. the hardening of concrete
2. he tested the set of the glue
13. a unit of play in tennis or squash
1. they played two sets of tennis after dinner
14. arrange attractively
1. dress my hair for the wedding
15. bear fruit
1. the apple trees fructify
16. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
1. Adjust the clock, please
2. correct the alignment of the front wheels
17. set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
1. set clocks or instruments
18. put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
1. set the house afire
19. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
1. Get the children ready for school!
2. prepare for war
3. I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
20. get ready for a particular purpose or event
1. set up an experiment
2. set the table
3. lay out the tools for the surgery
21. equip with sails or masts
1. rig a ship
22. become gelatinous
1. the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme
23. estimate
1. We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.
24. fix conclusively or authoritatively
1. set the rules
25. decide upon or fix definitely
1. fix the variables
2. specify the parameters
26. establish as the highest level or best performance
1. set a record
27. urge to attack someone
1. The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
2. the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
28. give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
29. put into a certain place or abstract location
1. Put your things here
2. Set the tray down
3. Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
4. Place emphasis on a certain point
30. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
