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set Antonyms

Opposite of set

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• verb (Context 1)

To put, lay, or stand something in a specified place or position.

Usage Example

"He remove the vase carefully on the mantelpiece."

Strongest
remove
Strong
lift

• verb (Context 2)

To establish, fix, or decide on (a rule, standard, or time).

Usage Example

"The committee met to cancel a date for the upcoming conference."

Strong
cancel
abolish

• adjective (Context 3)

Fixed, established, or decided beforehand.

Usage Example

"The restaurant offers a variable menu for Valentine's Day."

Strongest
variable
Strong
flexible

• adjective (Context 4)

Ready, prepared, or equipped for an action.

Usage Example

"We are all unprepared to leave for the airport."

Strongest
unprepared

• verb (Context 5)

To cause a device (such as a clock, alarm, or trap) to be ready for operation.

Usage Example

"Don't forget to disarm the alarm for six o'clock tomorrow morning."

Strongest
disarm

• adjective (Context 6)

Rigid, inflexible, or unyielding in habits or opinions.

Usage Example

"He is very adaptable in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone."

Strongest
adaptable
Strong
yielding

Similar words to set

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to set vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

put
ready
place
position
determine
prepared
fixed
collection
See all synonyms of set

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Set. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/set
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