Dictionary
English - Dutch
Set
sɛt
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
zetten, instellen, stellen, opzetten, afspreken, vaststellen
Set meanings in Dutch
zetten
Example:
Please set the table for dinner.
Zet alsjeblieft de tafel voor het diner.
He set his bag down on the floor.
Hij zette zijn tas op de grond.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday situations where something is placed or arranged.
Note: This is a very common use of 'set' and is used in various contexts involving placing or positioning objects.
instellen
Example:
You need to set the alarm for 7 AM.
Je moet de wekker instellen voor 7 uur 's ochtends.
Can you set the temperature on the thermostat?
Kun je de temperatuur op de thermostaat instellen?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts involving adjusting devices or systems.
Note: This meaning often relates to configuring settings in technology or machinery.
stellen
Example:
She set the rules for the game.
Ze stelde de regels voor het spel op.
They set a deadline for the project.
Ze stelden een deadline voor het project.
Usage: formalContext: Situations involving establishing guidelines, rules, or conditions.
Note: This use of 'set' often appears in more formal contexts, such as business, law, or academia.
opzetten
Example:
They set up a new company last year.
Ze hebben vorig jaar een nieuw bedrijf opgezet.
She set up the equipment for the presentation.
Ze zette de apparatuur klaar voor de presentatie.
Usage: informalContext: Used when establishing or preparing something, like an event or organization.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the idea of preparation and organization, often for events.
afspreken
Example:
Let's set a meeting for next week.
Laten we een vergadering afspreken voor volgende week.
They set a date for the wedding.
Ze spraken een datum voor de bruiloft af.
Usage: informalContext: Used in social contexts for arranging meetings or events.
Note: This usage focuses on the aspect of scheduling and making plans with others.
vaststellen
Example:
The committee will set the criteria for selection.
De commissie zal de criteria voor selectie vaststellen.
We need to set the facts straight.
We moeten de feiten vaststellen.
Usage: formalContext: Common in legal, academic, or formal discussions where clarity and definition are needed.
Note: This refers to the act of determining or defining something clearly.
Set's synonyms
put
To place something in a particular position or location.
Example: She put the book on the table.
Note: 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.
Example: The company aims to establish a strong presence in the market.
Note: More formal and implies a sense of permanence compared to 'set.'
arrange
To organize or place things in a particular order or pattern.
Example: She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Note: Focuses on organizing items in a specific way or order.
fix
To repair, mend, or make something firm or stable.
Example: He fixed the broken chair.
Note: Emphasizes the act of repairing or making something stable or secure.
appoint
To assign a job or role to someone.
Example: They appointed her as the new manager.
Note: Specifically refers to assigning a position or role to someone.
Set expressions, common phrases
Set the table
To arrange plates, utensils, and glasses on a table before a meal.
Example: Could you please set the table for dinner?
Note: The word 'set' here means arranging objects in a particular way.
Set the record straight
To provide accurate information or correct misunderstandings.
Example: I need to set the record straight about what really happened.
Note: 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.
Example: The plans are not set in stone yet, so changes can still be made.
Note: 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.
Example: The opening act really set the stage for an unforgettable performance.
Note: In this context, 'set' implies creating a favorable or appropriate setting.
Set the tone
To establish a particular mood or attitude for a situation.
Example: Her welcoming speech set a positive tone for the meeting.
Note: 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.
Example: The court's decision will set a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.
Note: 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.
Example: Their innovative design really set the bar high for competitors.
Note: This idiom uses 'set' to indicate establishing a benchmark or measure of comparison.
Set off
To cause something to start, especially suddenly.
Example: The loud noise set off car alarms in the neighborhood.
Note: In this context, 'set off' means triggering or initiating an action.
Settle down
To relax or make oneself comfortable in a quiet way.
Example: After a long day, it's nice to settle down with a good book.
Note: The phrase 'settle down' suggests calming oneself or finding a state of rest.
Set everyday (slang) expressions
All set
Means fully prepared or ready for something.
Example: Are you ready to go? - Yes, I'm all set.
Note: 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.
Example: Let's settle up the bill before we leave.
Note: 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.
Example: He set the record straight about what happened that night.
Note: This term is a more casual way of saying 'set the record straight'.
Set - Examples
Set the table for dinner.
Dek de tafel voor het diner.
I bought a set of new dishes.
Ik heb een set nieuwe borden gekocht.
The teacher gave us a set of math problems to solve.
De leraar gaf ons een set wiskundeproblemen om op te lossen.
Set grammar
Set - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: set
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): set
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sets, set
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): set
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): set
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): set
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): setting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sets
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): set
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): set
Syllables, Separation and Stress
set Contains 1 syllables: set
Phonetic transcription: ˈset
set , ˈset (The red syllable is stressed)
Set - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
set: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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