Synonyms for Set
Definition of set
adjective
- (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"
- fixed and unmoving; "with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare"; "his bearded face already has a set hollow look"- Connor Cruise O'Brien; "a face rigid with pain"
- situated in a particular spot or position; "valuable centrally located urban land"; "strategically placed artillery"; "a house set on a hilltop"; "nicely situated on a quiet riverbank"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "set"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like adjust, arrange, arranged can replace "set" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "set" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Set" in song lyrics
See how set is used in real songs:
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"My chain and my neck represent the set"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At -
"Cause I'm about to spit it straight from the set"
415 — Lavish -
"Jumped in my ride, headed for the set"
69 Boyz — Da Set