How to Use the Word “Set” In English: A Comprehensive Guide to the Word “Set”

Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Set’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Set’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Set’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Set’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Set’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Set’ 07. English Word: ‘Set’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Set’ Sample This: MOST COMMON Meanings OF “SET” AS A MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 01: to put sth/sb in a particular place, spot or position Example Sentences: He set a bowl of candy in front of a child, That residential-looking structure was set in the back of a parking lot. Meaning 02: to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state, condition or situation; to start sth happening (set sb/sth doing sth) Example Sentences: My question set them thinking. That huge rock was balanced so finely that the slightest nudge set it moving. No particular topic set them talking. Meaning 03: to give sb a piece of work, a task, etc. to perform Example Sentences: (set sth for sth) They have set a new syllabus for this competitive exam. (set sth) The examiner will set the question paper on the spot. Examiners are required to set the question paper at least half an hour before the examination. (set sth for sb/yourself) She should set a target for himself and come up with a plan to achieve it. (set sb/yourself sth) He has set himself a number of goals. They have set themselves a series of rules. She needed to set herself a target He had set himself a punishing schedule. (set sb/yourself to do sth) He has set himself to read 24 books per year. He set himself to improve his game and work hard to compete at a high level in his career. She is really set herself to play well again He has set himself to work cheerfully. Some players always set themselves to win. He set himself to write his autobiography, She set herself to learn many things. Meaning 04: (set sth) to arrange, fix or decide on sth Example Sentences: Set a time for completing each step in your plan. Set a time for your scheduled post. Set a time for bed. Set a time for lunch and snacks. Set a time for physical activity and stick to it. When he ran his first marathon he didn't set a time goal except to finish the race. Set limits on your child's behavior in a positive and respectful way. Do not set limits to your dreams! You should not set limits to imagination. Banks may set limits on your withdrawals, Banks may set limits on the amount of money you can send. Many people think that it is very difficult to set limits. Meaning 05: to place and arrange things such as plates, utensils, knives, glasses, forks napkins, etc. for a meal (set a/the table (for sb/sth)) Example Sentences: Teach your kids to set the table. Set the table for friends, family, and loved ones! Her mother told her to set the table for lunch.