setting
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/noun, verb2 syllables
Setting means: arrange attractively.
Synonyms for setting48
noun, as in the state of the environment in which a situation exists
noun, as in arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
noun, as in the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
noun, as in the context and environment in which something is set
noun, as in a table service for one person
noun, as in a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
verb, as in make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
verb, as in disappear beyond the horizon
verb, as in become gelatinous
verb, as in get ready for a particular purpose or event
verb, as in alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
verb, as in set in type
verb, as in insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
verb, as in produce fruit
verb, as in put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
verb, as in fix in a border
verb, as in set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
verb, as in apply or start
verb, as in put into a position that will restore a normal state
verb, as in give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
Opposites of setting
What does setting mean?32
verb
arrange attractively“dress my hair for the wedding”
put into a certain place or abstract location“Put your things here”
decide upon or fix definitely“fix the variables”
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc“Get the children ready for school!”
locate“The film is set in Africa”
disappear beyond the horizon“the sun sets early these days”
become gelatinous“the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme”
estimate“We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M.”
equip with sails or masts“rig a ship”
get ready for a particular purpose or event“set up an experiment”
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard“Adjust the clock, please”
fix conclusively or authoritatively“set the rules”
establish as the highest level or best performance“set a record”
adapt for performance in a different way“set this poem to music”
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground“Let's plant flowers in the garden”
set in type“My book will be typeset nicely”
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
urge to attack someone“The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders”
produce fruit“the apple trees fructify”
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state“set the house afire”
fix in a border“The goldsmith set the diamond”
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly“set clocks or instruments”
apply or start“set fire to a building”
put into a position that will restore a normal state“set a broken bone”
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
noun
the state of the environment in which a situation exists“you can't do that in a university setting”
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event“the historical context”
the context and environment in which something is set“the perfect setting for a ghost story”
a table service for one person“a place setting of sterling flatware”
a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place“the diamond was in a plain gold mount”
the physical position of something“he changed the setting on the thermostat”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with setting?10
three syllables
Show 40 near rhymes
Setting in a sentence
- The lightning struck a tall tree, setting it on fire.carlosalberto
- Lightning struck a tall tree, setting it on fire.CK
- This phrase should only be used colloquially, never in a formal setting.Vanilla
- The setting sun is not yellow, but orange.WestofEden
- At the setting of the sun, the daisy closed its petals.sundown
- The horses moved off, setting the cart in motion.sundown
- You can't just leave someone to their own devices in a hazardous, unfamiliar setting!Luornu
- To continue setting up your account, please verify that this is your email address.Amastan
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Forms of setting
as a noun
- plural
- settings