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set against
verbB2
/ˌset əˈɡenst/To cause someone to oppose or be hostile toward someone or something; to compare or contrast two things.
set back
nounverbB1-B2
/ˌset ˈbæk/to cause a delay or hinder progress; to cost someone a specified amount of money.
set chisel
nounC1
/ˈset ˌtʃɪz.əl/A type of metalworking or woodworking chisel designed to be struck with a hammer, typically heavier and sturdier than paring chisels.
set down
verbB2
/ˌset ˈdaʊn/To place something onto a surface, often deliberately.
set forth
verbB2
/ˌset ˈfɔːθ/To present, explain, or describe something in a clear and organized way; to begin a journey.
set function
nounC1+
/ˈsɛt ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/A function in mathematics that assigns a value to each set in a given collection, typically a measure or a probability.
set off
nounverbB1
/ˌset ˈɒf/To start a journey; to cause something to start or begin; to make something explode or activate.
set on
verbB2
/ˌset ˈɒn/To attack someone violently, either physically or verbally; to urge or encourage a person or animal to attack.
set out
verbCommon
/sɛt aʊt/To begin a journey or start an activity with a specific purpose.
set piece
nounB2
/ˌset ˈpiːs/A scene, action, or piece of work (e.g., in drama, film, football) that is carefully planned, rehearsed, and executed in a standard, elaborate, or formal way.
set point
nounC1
/ˌset ˈpɔɪnt/A fixed value or condition at which a system or mechanism is set to operate or trigger a response, often found in engineering, biology, and psychology. In tennis, it specifically means a situation where a player needs one more point to win a game.
set shot
nounC2
/ˈset ʃɒt/A stationary shot in basketball, attempted from a standing position without jumping.
set square
nounB1
/ˈset skweə(r)/A flat triangular drawing instrument, typically with one right angle, used in technical drawing and geometry for drawing accurate angles and straight lines.
set theory
nounC2
/ˈset ˌθɪə.ri/A branch of mathematics that studies sets, which are collections of objects.
set to
nounverbB2
/ˌsɛt ˈtuː/To start doing something with energy, determination, or purpose.
set up
adjectivenounverbA2
/ˌset ˈʌp/To establish, organize, or arrange something, making it ready for use.
set upon
verbB2
/ˌset əˈpɒn/To attack suddenly or aggressively.
set width
nounC2
/ˌsɛt ˈwɪdθ/The fixed or predetermined width of something, often used in contexts of design, publishing, typography, or manufacturing.
set-aside
adjectivenounverbB2
/ˌset.əˈsaɪd/To reserve something (money, time, resources) for a specific purpose; to officially designate land for non-agricultural use (e.g., conservation).
set-in
adjectiveverbC1
/ˌset ˈɪn/To become established or to begin and seem likely to continue.

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