setaside

set-a·side

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [set-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [set-uh-sahyd]
- /ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd/

Definitions of setaside word

noun setaside the act or state of setting or the state of being set. 1
noun setaside a collection of articles designed for use together: a set of china; a chess set. 1
noun setaside 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 setaside a number, group, or combination of things of similar nature, design, or function: a set of ideas. 1
noun setaside a series of volumes by one author, about one subject, etc. 1
noun setaside a number, company, or group of persons associated by common interests, occupations, conventions, or status: a set of murderous thieves; the smart set. 1

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Origin of setaside

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase set aside

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Parts of speech for Setaside

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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setaside popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

setaside usage trend in Literature

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