Superlative for fixed or arranged in advance
“Would it be possible to engage your service at a set fee per month?”
Superlative for not able to be changed
“She has set ideas about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.”
Superlative for distinct or special to a specific individual, thing or circumstance
“I always tell students that there are no set rules for writing and they can write whatever they like.”
Superlative for ready, prepared, or likely to do something
“We had finally finished packing and were set for our trip.”
Superlative for conforming to the standard variety
“The best man's speech was based on a set wedding speech template and felt thoroughly insincere.”
Superlative for firmly fixed in place
“That boulder is really set in the riverbank.”
(set on) Superlative for fully committed to an idea or goal
“From a young age, his heart was set on becoming a professional athlete.”
(of material for study) Superlative for prescribed as part of a course
“He became increasingly disillusioned with merely having to regurgitate the set syllabus in his exams.”
Superlative for hardened in texture
“Once the jelly was set, the two molds were turned back up the right way and set on a serving dish.”
Superlative for done with full awareness of what one is doing
“It was not my set purpose to offend anyone with my choice of lifestyle.”
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