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setting

 

[ ˈsɛtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a context of environment

The surroundings or environment in which something is set; the scenery or background.

Synonyms

background, environment, surroundings

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful setting of the beach made it a perfect spot for a picnic.
  • She loved the setting of the old castle, with its towering turrets and ancient walls.
Context #2 | Noun

in a context of jewelry

The frame around a gemstone or other precious object.

Synonyms

bezel, frame, mounting

Examples of usage

  • The diamond ring had an intricate gold setting.
  • She admired the intricate setting of the necklace, which held the precious gem in place.
Context #3 | Verb

in a context of adjusting

The action of adjusting, adapting, or arranging something in a particular way.

Synonyms

adjusting, arranging, organizing

Examples of usage

  • She was setting the table for dinner.
  • He was setting the alarm clock for an early wake-up call.

Translations

Translations of the word "setting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 configuração

🇮🇳 सेटिंग

🇩🇪 Einstellung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 ustawienie

🇯🇵 設定

🇫🇷 paramètre

🇪🇸 configuración

🇹🇷 ayar

🇰🇷 설정

🇸🇦 إعداد

🇨🇿 nastavení

🇸🇰 nastavenie

🇨🇳 设置

🇸🇮 nastavitev

🇮🇸 stilling

🇰🇿 параметр

🇬🇪 პარამეტრი

🇦🇿 quraşdırma

🇲🇽 configuración

Etymology

The word 'setting' originated from Middle English 'settynge', from Old English 'settung', derived from the verb 'set'. The concept of 'setting' has evolved over time to encompass various meanings, including environment, surroundings, and arrangement. It is a versatile word that is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

See also: beset, offset, onset, preset, reset, set, setback, setlist, settability, settee, settings, settling, setup, subset, unset.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,322, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.