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- [set-er]
- /ˈsɛt ər/
- /ˈset.ər/
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- [set-er]
- /ˈsɛt ər/
Definitions of setter word
- noun setter a person or thing that sets. 1
- noun setter one of any of several breeds of hunting dogs that originally had the habit of crouching when game was scented but that are now trained to stand stiffly and point the muzzle toward the scented game. Compare English setter, Gordon setter, Irish setter. 1
- noun setter Volleyball. a player who lofts the ball high for a teammate near the net to spike. 1
- noun setter breed of hunting dog 1
- countable noun setter A setter is a long-haired dog that can be trained to show hunters where birds and animals are. 0
- noun setter any of various breeds of large gun dog, having silky coats and plumed tails 0
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Origin of setter
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at set, -er1
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Parts of speech for Setter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
setter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
setter usage trend in Literature
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