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set back meaning in Tamil

தடை

set back in Tamil: தடை, பின்னடைவு. In English, set back means to delay or obstruct.

Tamil words for set back

தடை, பின்னடைவு

English meaning of set back

  1. verb To delay or obstruct.
  2. verb To remove from or allow distance.
  3. verb To install or position behind a boundary or surface, or in a recess.
  4. verb To cost money.

Full definition of set back

set back in a sentence

  • I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.
  • Having the mindset that you "can't" reach your goals is only going to set you back.
  • Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.

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Questions about set back in Tamil

What is the meaning of set back in Tamil?
Set back in Tamil is தடை, பின்னடைவு.
set back என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Set back: தடை, பின்னடைவு.
What does set back mean in English?
Set back means to delay or obstruct.

Source and license

Tamil words from Tamil Wiktionary: set back (page history and authors). English meanings adapted from Wiktionary: set back (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Tamil words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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