set
UK: sɛt | US: sɛt
v. to put something in a specific place or position
v. to arrange or fix something (e.g., a date, a rule)
n. a group of similar items or objects
n. the scenery or stage for a play or film
adj. fixed or established
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The word "set" originates from Old English settan, meaning "to place, put, or fix." It is derived from Proto-Germanic satjaną, which shares roots with Old Norse setja and Gothic satjan. The word has retained its core meaning of "placing" or "fixing" while expanding into various contexts, such as collections (n.) and established conditions (adj.). Its simplicity and versatility have made it one of the most polysemous words in English.
She set the vase on the table carefully.
The committee will set new guidelines next week.
He owns a complete set of vintage stamps.
The play’s set was designed to resemble a 19th-century mansion.
Her daily routine is set and rarely changes.