set back (to cause a delay in progress or development) The rain set back our research program. The cold weather set back the construction schedule by several weeks. set back informal (cost a sum of money) The unexpected car repairs set me back $600. A dress like this will …
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set apart (save something for a specific use or purpose) I have set apart enough money for a sightseeing trip. You should set apart one day each week for relaxation. They set apart a large room for a computer lab. (make someone or something special or different) His ten …
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set against (to compare or balance) Let’s set the advantages of this project against the disadvantages. (to make someone oppose or disagree with a friend or relative) The civil war has set neighbor against neighbor in this country. You are always setting my children against me. envocabulary.com
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set aside (save something for a particular use or purpose) I try to set aside some money every month. Set aside some time each day for exercise. The hotel manager set aside a pleasant room for me. (not let a particular fact or situation influence you) The two countries …
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set about (start doing something) We need to set about finding a solution to this issue. After breakfast, she set about tidying the room. After Tim came home, he immediately set about his homework. envocabulary.com
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