verb
Meaning 1
To take root, become established.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- That was the point at which the rot set in.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
set in
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verb
Meaning 2
become established
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- winter has set in
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
enter a particular state
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Laziness set in
- After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: kick in
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: begin, start
verb
Meaning 4
blow toward the shore
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- That gale could set in on us with the next high tide
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: blow
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: attecchire — to take root