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set in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsɛt ˈɪn/ · UK /ˌset ˈɪn/

set in means: If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.

verb

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If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.

  • Winter has set in early.
  • Panic set in when we couldn't find the children.
  • Once doubt sets in, it can be hard to regain confidence.

Similar words: take hold, develop, become established

Common phrases: set in early, set in quickly, set in gradually

Questions about set in

What does set in mean?

If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.

What is set in in other languages?

Türkçe: baş göstermek · Español: instalarse · Français: s'installer · Deutsch: einsetzen · Italiano: subentrare · 日本語: 始まる

How do you pronounce set in?

In American English /ˌsɛt ˈɪn/; in British English /ˌset ˈɪn/.

How do you use set in in a sentence?

Winter has set in early. Panic set in when we couldn't find the children.

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