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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 assign a value or limit
Formula: set + limit / value / boundary
• The doctor set a limit on his sugar intake.
→ डॉक्टरांनी त्याच्या साखरेच्या सेवनावर मर्यादा घातली.

2. To begin a journey (set out / set off)
Formula: set out / set off + for + place
• They set out for their trip early in the morning.
→ त्यांनी सकाळी लवकर प्रवास सुरू केला.

3. To prepare a stage / situation for something
Formula: set the stage for + event
• The invention of the internet set the stage for digital learning.
→ इंटरनेटच्या शोधाने डिजिटल शिक्षणासाठी भूमी तयार केली.

4. To fix or decide firmly (set in stone)
Formula: be set in stone (idiom - unchangeable)
• The rules are not set in stone.
→ नियम अटळ नाहीत.

5. To program or schedule electronically
Formula: set + timer / device / alarm
• She set the timer for 15 minutes.
→ तिने टाइमर १५ मिनिटांसाठी लावला.

6. To control hair or clothes (set hair / pleats)
Formula: set + hair / clothes
• She set her hair before going out.
→ तिने बाहेर जाण्याआधी तिचे केस नीटनेटके केले.

7. To cause someone to act (set someone doing something)
Formula: set + someone + doing + activity
• His joke set everyone laughing.
→ त्याच्या विनोदाने सगळे हसायला लागले.

8. To become established (set in)
Formula: set in (used for weather, mood, illness)
• The rainy season has set in.
→ पावसाळा सुरू झाला आहे.

9. To apply or fix decoratively (jewels, table)
Formula: set + jewel / stone + in / on
• The ring was set with diamonds.
→ अंगठीत हिरे बसवले होते.

10. To arrange something in a specific form or order
Formula: set + in rows / in order / in line
• The books were set in alphabetical order.
→ पुस्तके वर्णमालेनुसार लावलेली होती.