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set

US /sɛt/

verb, noun Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

put into a certain place or abstract location

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We need to set a date for the next board meeting.

Word Family

NounNoun
set gốc setting
VerbVerb
set gốc
AdjectiveAdj
set gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • placea designated space or seat reserved for someone
  • arrangeput into a proper or systematic order
  • collectionseveral things grouped together or considered as a whole

Collocations

  • Easy chess set on table
    describing chess set on table (weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat)
  • Medium set a clear goal for the team
    to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding a clear goal for the team
  • Hard set precedent for future judicial interpretations
    to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding precedent for future judicial interpretations
  • Very Hard have one's heart set upon unattainable perfection
    to possess, experience, or hold regarding one's heart set upon unattainable perfection

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.

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