Set ( verb , verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Set ( verb )

1. To put in a particular position or location.
2. To put in a specific area or spot.
3. To arrange or position.

Origin:

Middle english setten, from old english settan; akin to old high german sezzen to set, latin positus, past participle of ponere to place.

Examples:

1. The waitress set the tray of drinks on the table for the customers.
2. He set the vase on the shelf.
3. The mother carefully set the baby in the crib.
4. The librarian set the books on the shelves in alphabetical order.
5. The surgeon set the broken bone back in place.

(As a verb)

Set ( verb )

1. To put in a particular position or location.
2. To put in a specific area or spot.
3. To arrange or position.

Origin:

Middle english setten, from old english settan; akin to old high german sezzen to set, latin positus, past participle of ponere to place.

Examples:

1. The waitress set the tray of drinks on the table for the customers.
2. He set the vase on the shelf.
3. The mother carefully set the baby in the crib.
4. The librarian set the books on the shelves in alphabetical order.
5. The surgeon set the broken bone back in place.

(As a noun)

Set ( noun )

1. To put in a particular position or location.
2. To put in a specific area or spot.
3. To arrange or position.

Origin:

Middle english setten, from old english settan; akin to old high german sezzen to set, latin positus, past participle of ponere to place.

Examples:

1. The waitress set the tray of drinks on the table for the customers.
2. He set the vase on the shelf.
3. The mother carefully set the baby in the crib.
4. The librarian set the books on the shelves in alphabetical order.
5. The surgeon set the broken bone back in place.