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Definition set in British English

set adjective

adjective
/set/
1

already decided or agreed

Example

There's no set time limit for the job.

Example

He charges a set fee for his services.

Synonyms and related words
agreed binding qualified
2

not willing to change your opinion or way of doing things

Example

He's old and stubborn and set in his ways.

Synonyms and related words
stubborn narrow conservative
2.1

used about people's ideas or behaviour

Example

She has very set ideas about how to raise children.

Synonyms and related words
abstract central theoretical
3

a set smile or expression does not change, and often hides what someone is really thinking

Example

Iris stared in front of her with a set expression, making no response.

Synonyms and related words
brittle broad broadly absent appealing beatific
4

ready to do something

Example

On your marks, get set, go!

Example

The top contenders are set for the showdown at next week's championship.

Example

Are you all set for the party tonight?

Example

I was all set to do it myself when he finally showed up.

Synonyms and related words
ready prepared poised
5

likely to do something

Example

The museum is set for a major expansion.

Example

Car repair costs are set to rise under EU proposals.

Example

Rosenthal looks set to miss the match because of injury.

Synonyms and related words
possible be able to do something may
6

a set book or text contains information that students must study before an examination

Synonyms and related words
a good/exciting etc read bookends bookmark
Example

Dinner is a set menu of three courses.

Synonyms and related words
al desko alfresco celebratory
8

to be very determined to do something.

Example

He was dead set on going to university and getting his degree.

Definition set in British English

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