Set vs Set
He placed the glassware set on the table and waited for the sun to set. Once everything was set, she finally felt ready.
Meanings / Uses of SET
SET (verb) — to put something in place or make it ready
SET (noun) — a group of matching items
SET (verb) — when the sun goes down
Here’s More on SET
Mini Story 1 — At Home
She laid out the dish set carefully.
“Everything set?” he asked.
“Almost,” she said. “Once I finish this, we’re set.”
He glanced out the window.
“The sun’s starting to set already.”
She smiled. “Good. That means we can relax.”
She stepped back and nodded.
“The table set, the room quiet — I think we’re finally set.”
Mini Story 2 — At Work
The manager reviewed the plan.
“Once the schedule is set, we won’t change it.”
A coworker raised a hand.
“Do we have the full data set?”
“Yes,” she replied. “Everything’s included.”
Later, someone looked outside.
“It’s getting dark fast.”
“Yeah,” another said. “The sun’s about to set.”
The manager closed her laptop.
“Good work. We’re set for tomorrow.”
Mini Story 3 — In Public
They paused on the hill as the sun began to set.
“That never gets old,” she said.
He nodded, holding a picnic set under his arm.
“Glad we got everything set before it dropped.”
They sat quietly for a moment.
“Once things are set, it’s easier to enjoy them,” she said.
