SET


Meaning of SET in English

n.

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English sett, from Old English gesett, past participle of settan

Date: 14th century

1 : INTENT , DETERMINED < set upon going>

2 : INTENTIONAL , PREMEDITATED <did it of set purpose>

3 : fixed by authority or appointment : PRESCRIBED , SPECIFIED < set hours of study>

4 : reluctant to change < set in their ways>

5 a : IMMOVABLE , RIGID < set frown> b : BUILT-IN <a set tub>

6 : SETTLED , PERSISTENT < set defiance>

7 : being in readiness : PREPARED < set for an early morning start>

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