adj · noun · verb · 19 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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rhymes with -ɛtɪŋ
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
That disappears below the horizon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
the setting sun
Meaning relationships
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2
noun
Meaning 2
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The act of setting (various senses).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
the setting of the sun
the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris
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4
noun
Meaning 4
A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
noun
Meaning 5
A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
the volume setting on a television
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6
noun
Meaning 6
The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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7
noun
Meaning 7
Hunting with a setter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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8
noun
Meaning 8
Something set in, or inserted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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9
noun
Meaning 9
A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem
Bach's setting of the Magnificat
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10
noun
Meaning 10
The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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11
noun
Meaning 11
The direction of a current of wind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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12
verb
Meaning 12
present participle and gerund of set
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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13
noun
Meaning 13
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mise en scene, stage setting
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stage
14
noun
Meaning 14
a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the diamond was in a plain gold mount
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mount
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mounting
Narrower terms: pave
15
noun
Meaning 15
a table service for one person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a place setting of sterling flatware
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: place setting
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: service, table service
16
noun
Meaning 16
the context and environment in which something is set