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set back

set back
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [set bak]
    • /sɛt bæk/
    • /set bæk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [set bak]
    • /sɛt bæk/

Definitions of set back words

  • noun set back the act or state of setting or the state of being set. 1
  • noun set back a collection of articles designed for use together: a set of china; a chess set. 1
  • noun set back a collection, each member of which is adapted for a special use in a particular operation: a set of golf clubs; a set of carving knives. 1
  • noun set back a number, group, or combination of things of similar nature, design, or function: a set of ideas. 1
  • noun set back a series of volumes by one author, about one subject, etc. 1
  • noun set back a number, company, or group of persons associated by common interests, occupations, conventions, or status: a set of murderous thieves; the smart set. 1
See all 119 definitions of set back

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Parts of speech for Set back

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Set back

set back popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

set back usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for set back

verb set back

  • back water — to reverse the direction of a boat, esp to push the oars of a rowing boat to slow it down or stop it
  • backwater — A backwater is a place that is isolated.
  • beat off — to drive back; repel
  • benching — a long seat for several persons: a bench in the park.
  • bogged — wet, spongy ground with soil composed mainly of decayed vegetable matter.

adj set back

  • depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
All 40 Synonyms of set back

Antonyms for set back

verb set back

  • boost — If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful.
Just one Antonym for set back

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