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setting in stone

setting in stone is the present participle and gerund 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 setting in stone

What is setting in stone the present participle and gerund of?
Setting in stone is the present participle and gerund of set in stone.

Words near setting in stone in the dictionary

  1. setting forward
  2. setting forwards
  3. setting free
  4. setting in
  5. setting in motion
  6. setting in stone
  7. setting in train
  8. setting light
  9. setting loose
  10. setting off
  11. setting on

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