set(adjective)

fixed or arranged previously

There is a set procedure for doing this.

set(noun)

a group of things used or belonging together

a set of carving tools; a complete set of (the novels of) Jane Austen.

set(verb)

to put or place

She set the tray down on the table.

set(adjective)

(often with on ) ready, intending or determined (to do something)

He is set on going.

set(noun)

an apparatus for receiving radio or television signals

a television/radio set.

set(verb)

to put plates, knives, forks etc on (a table) for a meal

Please would you set the table for me?

set(adjective)

deliberate

He had the set intention of hurting her.

set(noun)

a group of people

the musical set.

set(verb)

to settle or arrange (a date, limit, price etc)

It's difficult to set a price on a book when you don't know its value.

set(adjective)

stiff; fixed

He had a set smile on his face.

set(noun)

the process of setting hair

a shampoo and set.

set(verb)

to give a person (a task etc) to do

The witch set the prince three tasks; The teacher set a test for her pupils; He should set the others a good example.

set(adjective)

not changing or developing

set ideas.

set(noun)

scenery for a play or film

There was a very impressive set in the final act.

set(verb)

to cause to start doing something

His behaviour set people talking.

set(adjective)

(with with ) having something set in it

a gold ring set with diamonds.

set(noun)

a group of six or more games in tennis

She won the first set and lost the next two.

set(verb)

(of the sun etc) to disappear below the horizon

It gets cooler when the sun sets.

set(verb)

to become firm or solid

Has the concrete set?

set(verb)

to adjust (eg a clock or its alarm) so that it is ready to perform its function

He set the alarm for 7.00 a.m.

set(verb)

to arrange (hair) in waves or curls.

set(verb)

to fix in the surface of something, eg jewels in a ring.

set(verb)

to put (broken bones) into the correct position for healing

They set his broken arm.