setting

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/ˈsɛtɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To put (something) down, to rest.“Set the tray there.”
To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.“I have set my heart on running the marathon.”
To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
To start (a fire).

verb

To divide a class group in a subject according to ability

noun

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
The act of setting.“the setting of the sun”
A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.“the volume setting on a television”

adjective

That disappears below the horizon“the setting sun”

Related words

Synonyms

lay put set down light scene stage setting mise en scene scope background mount place setting scenario context backdrop theatre forum showing documentation

Antonyms

extinguish put out quench pick up

Associated

precept realms scrutiny forgotten settings fastest aside lap fantasy record forth fictional

Rhymes

besetting upsetting bloodletting petting interpreting wetting netting getting jetting fretting

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