Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing set, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(5)
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set a date
to decide on a specific day for an event
set one's watch
to adjust a watch to show the correct time
set the table
arrange plates, cutlery, and glasses on the table before a meal
set up a system
to establish a system so it is ready to use
set a record
to establish a new best performance or highest figure for the first time
Verb + adverb(6)
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set adrift
to release something so it floats without being secured or guided
set ashore
to bring passengers or goods from a vessel onto land
set aside
to reserve something for a particular purpose or later use
set forth
to state or explain information in an orderly way
set apart
to keep someone or something separate for a particular purpose
set off
to begin a journey