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/sɛt/verb
Elementary
1
To put (something) down, to rest.
2
To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
3
To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
4
To start (a fire).
5
To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
6
To determine or settle.
7
To adjust.
8
To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
9
To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
10
To introduce or describe.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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