sets
verb · noun
Form of set , third-person singular of set.
Simple meaning
To put down, to rest.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sehtsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɛts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of set
To put (something) down, to rest.
third-person singular of set
Put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
third-person singular of set
To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
third-person singular of set
To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
noun
plural of set
A punch for setting nails in wood.
plural of set
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
plural of set
The amount by which the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.
plural of set
A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To put (something) down, to rest.
Used this way, sets is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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