set
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/sɛt/
environment or adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'set' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'settan,' where 'set-' meant 'to cause to sit.'
Historical Evolution
'settan' transformed into the Middle English word 'setten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'set.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause to sit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to place or position something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group or collection of things that belong together or resemble one another.
She bought a set of dishes for her new apartment.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to put something in a particular place or position.
He set the book on the table.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35