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- [set-too]
- /ˈsɛtˌtu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [set-too]
- /ˈsɛtˌtu/
Definitions of setto word
- noun plural setto a usually brief, sharp fight or argument. 1
- verb with object setto to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 1
- verb with object setto to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 1
- verb with object setto to place in some relation to something or someone: We set a supervisor over the new workers. 1
- verb with object setto to put into some condition: to set a house on fire. 1
- verb with object setto to put or apply: to set fire to a house. 1
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Origin of setto
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; noun use of verb phrase set to
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Setto
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
setto popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
setto usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for setto
noun setto
- brouhaha — A brouhaha is an excited and critical fuss or reaction to something.
- falling — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- feuding — Also called blood feud. a bitter, continuous hostility, especially between two families, clans, etc., often lasting for many years or generations.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- wrangling — to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
Antonyms for setto
noun setto
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.