English words starting with sett

Meanings of Sett:

noun

The den or burrow of a badger.

Usage examples:

His mother gave birth to him and his brother in a garage in cumbria because all the badger setts ha…

Meanings of Settee:

noun

A long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms.

Usage examples:

She saw that the settee was in the middle of the room and the window was opened wider than it had b…

Meanings of Settees:

noun

A long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms.

Usage examples:

She saw that the settee was in the middle of the room and the window was opened wider than it had b…

Meanings of Setter:

noun

A dog of a large long-haired breed trained to stand rigid when scenting game.

Usage examples:

Upon seeing the approaching beauty, the setter perks up and stands at attention.

Meanings of Setters:

noun

A dog of a large long-haired breed trained to stand rigid when scenting game.

Usage examples:

Upon seeing the approaching beauty, the setter perks up and stands at attention.

Meanings of Setting:

noun

The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Usage examples:

A romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the river wye

verb

Put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

Usage examples:

Delaney set the mug of tea down

Meanings of Setting-about:

phrasal verb

To begin to do or deal with something

Usage examples:

After putting up the tent, she set about making a fire.

Meanings of Setting-apart:

phrasal verb

To show someone or something to be different or special

Usage examples:

Her original ideas set her apart from other students.

Meanings of Setting-aside:

phrasal verb

To save for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

He sets aside some time every day to read to his children., after melting the chocolate, set it asi…

Meanings of Setting-down:

phrasal verb

To write or print words, ideas, or information

Usage examples:

It’s often a lot of work to set your thoughts down on paper.

Meanings of Setting-forth:

phrasal verb

To explain ideas, or make rules or suggestions

Usage examples:

She set forth her views in "the art of making dance.", the board set forth the conditions for her r…

Meanings of Setting-off:

phrasal verb

To start a journey

Usage examples:

What time will we have to set off for grandma's house tomorrow?, jenny set off down the road on her…

Meanings of Setting-out:

phrasal verb

To start a journey

Usage examples:

What time will we have to set off for grandma's house tomorrow?, jenny set off down the road on her…

Meanings of Setting-up:

adjective

→  setup adjective

Usage examples:

Setting-up charge/costs/fee national mutual's sipp has a setting-up charge of £625.

Meanings of Settings:

noun

The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Usage examples:

A romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the river wye

Meanings of Settle:

verb

Resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Usage examples:

The unions have settled their year-long dispute with hollywood producers

noun

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Usage examples:

She read to her brother, who sat on the settle opposite her

Meanings of Settle down:

collocation

Become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

phrasal verb

To become quieter

Usage examples:

Ok, everybody, settle down., he settled down after he married vicki.

Meanings of Settle for:

phrasal verb

To agree to or accept something, although it is not what you want

Usage examples:

They were hoping to sell their car for $2000 but settled for $1500.

Meanings of Settle-down-to:

phrasal verb

To give all of your attention to something you are doing

Usage examples:

When the work was done, we settled down to a home-cooked meal.

Meanings of Settle-in:

phrasal verb

To arrange yourself and the things you own so you feel more comfortable in a new place

Usage examples:

Once we’ve settled in, you'll have to come for dinner.

Meanings of Settle-old-scores:

idiom

To harm someone because they have harmed you in the past

Usage examples:

The president used his speech to settle some old scores with his opponents.

Meanings of Settle-on:

phrasal verb

To choose something or decide to do something after considering it carefully

Usage examples:

The committee have yet to settle on a site for the new premises.

Meanings of Settle-up:

phrasal verb

To pay all of an amount you owe

Usage examples:

I’ve finished eating – just let me settle up and we can go.

Meanings of Settled:

verb

Resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Usage examples:

The unions have settled their year-long dispute with hollywood producers

noun

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Usage examples:

She read to her brother, who sat on the settle opposite her

Meanings of Settlement:

noun

An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

Usage examples:

Unions succeeded in reaching a pay settlement