Plural of setback
regular plural
The plural of setback is setbacks.
Forms of setback
| Singular | setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | setbacks |
| Countable | countable |
Setbacks in a sentence
- After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.
- Fuel savings from thermostat setbacks have long been accepted as fact, but little documentation existed to support it.1980, Popular Science, volume 217, number 4
- After a series of early setbacks, her political campaign is in crisis mode.From the entry mode
- All these setbacks had started to dim the hopes of the students.From the entry dim
- John suffered setbacks at his job. Equally, Frank's business slowed.From the entry equally
Meaning of setback
- noun An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
- noun Any adverse event, defeat, or impediment of progress.
- noun The required distance between a structure and a road.
Questions about the plural of setback
- What is the plural of setback?
- The plural of setback is setbacks.
- Is setback countable?
- Setback is a countable noun.
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