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sets on

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

Meaning of set on

Verb

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

  1. To attack.
    • Cassio hath here been set on in the dark.c. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Othello, the Moore of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
  2. To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.
    • I will set the dogs on you, if you don't leave right now!
  3. To be determined to do or achieve something.
    • I had my mind pretty well set on working for a small company.
    Synonyms:
    set upon

Questions about sets on

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

Words near sets on in the dictionary

  1. sets light
  2. sets loose
  3. sets of pipes
  4. sets of wheels
  5. sets off
  6. sets on
  7. sets on a pedestal
  8. sets on fire
  9. sets on foot
  10. sets one's cap at
  11. sets one's face against

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