Bedeutungswörterbuch
Englisch

Set

sɛt
Extrem Häufig
700 - 800
700 - 800
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Set -

to put or place something in a particular position

Beispiel: She set the vase on the table.
Verwendung: formalKontext: instructions, formal conversations
Notiz: Commonly used in written and spoken English to indicate arranging or positioning something.

to establish, arrange, or decide something

Beispiel: They set a date for the meeting.
Verwendung: formalKontext: organizational settings, planning
Notiz: Used to indicate fixing or determining a specific time, place, or condition.

to adjust or regulate something

Beispiel: Please set the temperature to 25 degrees.
Verwendung: formal/informalKontext: settings involving controls or settings
Notiz: Commonly used with devices, appliances, or systems to indicate selecting or fixing a specific setting.

to establish or institute something

Beispiel: They set up a new business.
Verwendung: formalKontext: business, projects
Notiz: Used to indicate starting or creating something, such as a business, organization, or system.

to focus or direct attention on something

Beispiel: She set her sights on becoming a lawyer.
Verwendung: formalKontext: goals, aspirations
Notiz: Commonly used to express determination or ambition towards achieving a particular goal.

Synonyme von Set

put

To place something in a particular position or location.
Beispiel: She put the book on the table.
Notiz: Similar to 'set' in terms of action, but 'put' emphasizes the act of placing something in a specific position.

establish

To create or set up something that will last or be recognized.
Beispiel: The company aims to establish a strong presence in the market.
Notiz: More formal and implies a sense of permanence compared to 'set.'

arrange

To organize or place things in a particular order or pattern.
Beispiel: She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Notiz: Focuses on organizing items in a specific way or order.

fix

To repair, mend, or make something firm or stable.
Beispiel: He fixed the broken chair.
Notiz: Emphasizes the act of repairing or making something stable or secure.

appoint

To assign a job or role to someone.
Beispiel: They appointed her as the new manager.
Notiz: Specifically refers to assigning a position or role to someone.

Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Set

Set the table

To arrange plates, utensils, and glasses on a table before a meal.
Beispiel: Could you please set the table for dinner?
Notiz: The word 'set' here means arranging objects in a particular way.

Set the record straight

To provide accurate information or correct misunderstandings.
Beispiel: I need to set the record straight about what really happened.
Notiz: The phrase uses 'set' in a figurative sense to mean establishing the truth.

Set in stone

Something that is fixed and cannot be changed easily.
Beispiel: The plans are not set in stone yet, so changes can still be made.
Notiz: This idiom suggests permanence or rigidity, unlike the flexibility of the word 'set'.

Set the stage

To prepare a situation or environment for something to happen.
Beispiel: The opening act really set the stage for an unforgettable performance.
Notiz: In this context, 'set' implies creating a favorable or appropriate setting.

Set the tone

To establish a particular mood or attitude for a situation.
Beispiel: Her welcoming speech set a positive tone for the meeting.
Notiz: Using 'set' here conveys the idea of influencing the atmosphere or ambiance.

Set a precedent

To establish a standard or example for others to follow.
Beispiel: The court's decision will set a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.
Notiz: The phrase 'set a precedent' implies creating a model or guideline.

Set the bar

To establish a high standard or expectation for others to meet or surpass.
Beispiel: Their innovative design really set the bar high for competitors.
Notiz: This idiom uses 'set' to indicate establishing a benchmark or measure of comparison.

Set off

To cause something to start, especially suddenly.
Beispiel: The loud noise set off car alarms in the neighborhood.
Notiz: In this context, 'set off' means triggering or initiating an action.

Settle down

To relax or make oneself comfortable in a quiet way.
Beispiel: After a long day, it's nice to settle down with a good book.
Notiz: The phrase 'settle down' suggests calming oneself or finding a state of rest.

Sets alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke

All set

Means fully prepared or ready for something.
Beispiel: Are you ready to go? - Yes, I'm all set.
Notiz: The slang term implies being ready or prepared, while 'set' alone doesn't emphasize preparedness in this context.

Settle up

To pay a debt or bill, often after a shared expense.
Beispiel: Let's settle up the bill before we leave.
Notiz: The slang term specifically refers to resolving financial matters, unlike the general meaning of 'set'.

Set the record

To provide correct information or clarify a situation.
Beispiel: He set the record straight about what happened that night.
Notiz: This term is a more casual way of saying 'set the record straight'.

Set - Beispiele

Set the table for dinner.
I bought a set of new dishes.
The teacher gave us a set of math problems to solve.

Grammatik von Set

Set - Verb (Verb) / Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form)
Lemma: set
Konjugationen
Adjektiv (Adjective): set
Substantiv, Plural (Noun, plural): sets, set
Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass): set
Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): set
Verb, Partizip Perfekt (Verb, past participle): set
Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): setting
Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sets
Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): set
Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): set
Silben, Trennung und Betonung
set enthält 1 Silben: set
Phonetische Transkription: ˈset
set , ˈset (Die rote Silbe ist betont)

Set - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate

Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.
set: 700 - 800 (Extrem Häufig).
Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
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