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Set: One Verb, Many Meanings!

The verb set is a very versatile word in English. It can mean to place something, start something, fix something, or prepare. Its meaning changes depending on how it’s used in a sentence.

1. To place or put something
Formula: set + object + place
• I set the cup on the table.
→ मी कप टेबलावर ठेवला.

2. To fix or adjust something
Formula: set + object + to / for + purpose
• She set the alarm for 6 a.m.
→ तिने सकाळी ६ वाजतासाठी गजर लावला.

3. To prepare or arrange something
Formula: set + object + for + activity
• He set the table for dinner.
→ त्याने जेवणासाठी टेबल मांडले.

4. To start something
Formula: set + activity / event + in motion
• They set the plan in motion.
→ त्यांनी योजना कार्यान्वित केली.

5. To become fixed or hard
Formula: object + sets / is set
• The jelly will set in an hour.
→ जेली एका तासात घट्ट होईल.

6. To assign or give work
Formula: set + task / homework / goal
• The teacher set homework for the class.
→ शिक्षकांनी वर्गासाठी गृहपाठ दिला.

7. To determine or decide
Formula: set + rules / price / time
• They set the price too high.
→ त्यांनी किंमत खूप जास्त ठेवली.

8. To go down (used for sun/moon)
Formula: subject (sun) + sets
• The sun sets in the west.
→ सूर्य पश्चिमेकडे मावळतो.

9. To develop or show emotions (set one's face/mind)
Formula: set + one's face/mind/heart + to do something
• She set her mind on winning the prize.
→ तिने बक्षीस जिंकण्याचा निश्चय केला.

10. To assign someone to do a task
Formula: set + person + to work / task
• He set the workers to clean the hall.
→ त्याने कामगारांना हॉल साफ करण्याचे काम दिले.