set
intermediateB1/sɛt/ · set
to put or place something in a particular position.
Meanings
to put or place something in a particular position.
کسی چیز کو خاص جگہ پر رکھنا یا ڈالنا۔
رکھنا
rakhna
Common Collocations
- set the table
- set a goal
- set limits
Example Sentences
She decided to set the books on the table.
اس نے فیصلہ کیا کہ کتابیں میز پر رکھے گی۔
Us ne faisla kiya keh kitabein mez par rakhe gi.
He set the timer for 30 minutes.
اس نے 30 منٹ کے لیے ٹائمر مقرر کیا۔
Us ne 30 mint ke liye timer muqarrar kiya.
They set the stage for the performance.
انہوں نے پرفارمنس کے لیے اسٹیج تیار کیا۔
Unho ne performance ke liye stage tayyar kiya.
Easily Confused With
a collection of things that belong together.
چیزوں کا ایک مجموعہ جو ایک ساتھ تعلق رکھتے ہیں۔
سیٹ
set
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- set of tools
- set of rules
- set of dishes
Example Sentences
I bought a new set of dishes.
میں نے نئے برتنوں کا مجموعہ خریدا۔
Main ne naye bartanon ka majmua khareeda.
She has a set of keys on her table.
اس کے میز پر چابیوں کا ایک سیٹ ہے۔
Us ke mez par chaabiyon ka aik set hai.
The set of instructions was very clear.
ہدایات کا مجموعہ بہت واضح تھا۔
Hidayaat ka majmua bohat wazeh tha.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'set' as placing something down, like a chess piece.
Imagine a neatly arranged table setting for dinner.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "settan" — to place or put
First known use: 15th century
The word 'set' has evolved from Old English 'settan', which means to place or put something in a specific location or arrangement. It has maintained a consistent meaning through different periods of the English language.