setting

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Synonyms: petting, wetting, netting, getting, jetting, seting, sitting, settling, betting, letting, seating

Antonyms: petting, wetting, netting, getting, jetting, seting, sitting, settling, betting, letting, seating

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Noun

1. The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is [[set]]; [[context]]; [[scenario]].
2. The act of [[set]]ting (various senses).
3. A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
4. A [[level]] or [[placement]] to which a [[knob]] or [[control]] is [[set]].
5. The act of [[mark]]ing the [[position]] of [[game]], as a [[setter]] does.
6. [[hunting|Hunting]] with a [[setter]].
7. Something set in, or inserted.
8. A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words ([[set to music]]).
9. The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
10. The direction of a current of wind.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|set||ing-form}}

Adjective

1. That disappears below the [[horizon]].

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