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sets in stone

sets in stone is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set in stone.

Meaning of set in stone

Verb

set in stone (third-person singular simple present sets in stone, present participle setting in stone, simple past and past participle set in stone)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To render something permanent, certain, or firm.
    • The plan looks good, but don't set it in stone until we have discussed it a bit more.

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Questions about sets in stone

What is sets in stone the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sets in stone is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set in stone.

Words near sets in stone in the dictionary

  1. sets forward
  2. sets forwards
  3. sets free
  4. sets in
  5. sets in motion
  6. sets in stone
  7. sets in train
  8. sets light
  9. sets loose
  10. sets of pipes
  11. sets of wheels

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