This means to put something somewhere. You place an object in a chosen position or place.
Please set the table for dinner.
She set the book on the desk.
This means to choose or control how something works or when it happens, like a clock or machine.
Set the alarm for 7 o’clock.
He set the temperature to 22 degrees.
This means several things that go together or are used as a group. For example, a set of tools or clothes.
I bought a new set of dishes.
He has a set of keys in his pocket.
This means when the sun or moon moves down below the horizon and is no longer visible in the sky.
We watched the sun set over the ocean.
The sunset was very beautiful today.
This means the place or order of things or people. It can be how objects or people are placed together.
The set of books is on the shelf.
The set of players on the field is ready.
This describes one part of a game or sport, like tennis, where players compete to win points or time.
She won the first set in tennis.
The match has three sets to play.
This means to arrange everything needed for a movie, show, or photo, like lights, props, and background.
They set the stage for the play.
The crew set the lighting for the photo.
This means a series of songs or music pieces played one after another in a concert or show.
The band played a set of jazz songs.
He played two sets at the concert.