How to use set in a sentence

Examples of set by meaning

More sentences with set

• I’ve got three complete sets of these trading cards for sale, plus a few dozen odds.From the entry odd
• Cantor’s “diagonal proof” shows that the set of real numbers is uncountable.From the entry uncountable
• Since this was rebel country, checkpoints were set up along the road.From the entry country
• They set accomplishable goals to keep the team motivated and focused.From the entry accomplishable
• The black pieces in this chess set are made of dark blue glass.From the entry black
• The white pieces in this set are in fact made of light green glass.From the entry white
• The local board sets local policy, subject to approval from the State Board.From the entry subject
• Hammer in that nail —What with? I didn't bring my set of tools.From the entry what
• My kids set the neighbor's cat on fire. —They did what?From the entry what
• At 5–1 down, she produced a great comeback to win the set on a tiebreak.From the entry down
• She broke the matching set by buying a one of a kind item.From the entry break
• My old TV set crushes the blacks when the brightness is lowered.From the entry crush
• Every wine has a certain distinctive character which sets it apart from all others.From the entry certain
• Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.From the entry pull
• The state here includes a set containing all names seen so far.From the entry state
• If a function is continuous then its kernel is a closed set.From the entry kernel
• This house has a swimming pool, a tent, a swing set and a fountain in the garden.From the entry garden
• The image of this step function is the set of integers.From the entry image
• The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.From the entry subtraction
• The new Ford Fiesta is set to be best in the 'small family' class.From the entry class
• Boats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam.From the entry dam
• David's mother kept a kosher kitchen, with separate sets of dishes for meat and for dairy.From the entry kosher
• The set of complex numbers constitutes a field extension of degree 2 over the real numbers.From the entry degree
• My fruit trees should be in flower, but the cold spring has set them back.From the entry should
• The manifold meanings of the English word set are infamous among lexicographers.From the entry manifold
• The remainder of the farm's budget was set aside for pabulary concerns.From the entry pabulary
• The subwoofer that comes with this set of speakers is a beast.From the entry beast
• The burning embers and the dry wind quickly set the whole neighbourhood alight.From the entry alight
• The application of a theory to a set of data can be challenging.From the entry application
• Charlie's been talking up Robbie in an attempt to set him up with Lucy.From the entry talk up

Meaning of set

1. verb To put (something) down, to rest.
2. verb To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
3. verb To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.

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Questions about set in a sentence

How do you use set in a sentence?

Set is used as a verb, noun and adjective. For example: “Set the tray there.”

What is a short sentence with set?

“Set the tray there.”

What does set mean?

Set means to put (something) down, to rest.