set in

Speech parts

1. set in - Noun

2. set in - Adjective

3. set in - Verb

Meaning

enter a particular state

become established

blow toward the shore

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

set-in

Synonyms

kick in come occur start appear develop begin happen arrive arise chronic emerge originate commence transplant
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Antonyms

pass retreat withdraw retire disappear depart
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Hypernyms

start begin blow

Related terms

inset

Examples

Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

Necessity is the most powerful divinity the world knows--it is the result of physical forces set in operation by ethical forces. José Rizal

Men have fashioned an image of Chance as an excuse for their own stupidity. For Chance rarely conflicts with intelligence, and most things in life can be set in order by an intelligent sharpsightedness. Democritus

This murder of Hariri was deliberately planned and executed precisely to implicate Syria and to set in train the events which have unfolded. George Galloway

Don't value a gem by what it is set in. American Proverb

Don't value a gem by what it is set in. Albanian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

set gun set heart on set hearts racing set in concrete set in motion set in one's ways