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well-set

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a good physical form; strong and symmetrical.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Firmly established.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

strongly and firmly constructed- Alexander Hamilton

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a well-knit argument
  • a well-knit theatrical production
  • well-knit athletes
  • a sailor short but well-set

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: well-knit

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English well sett, wel set, wel sette, equivalent to well + set.