Phrasal Verbs of ‘Set’
A number of phrasal verbs [main verb + preposition/ adverb/ preposition and adverb] are formed with the verb ‘set’. Read on to understand some of the common phrasal verbs with ‘set’.
- SET APART
‘Set somebody/ something apart’ is a phrasal verb used when talking about a specific characteristic or quality that makes someone or something special or distinct from others.
Her problem-solving abilities set her apart from the other candidates.
- SET ASIDE
This phrasal verb can be used in two different ways. ‘Set something aside’ is used to refer to saving something (usually time or money) for a later time.
The Mehras have set some money aside for their maid’s children.
‘Set aside’ also means to stop focusing on or considering something.
The brothers decided to set aside their differences and attend their father’s funeral.
- SET DOWN
When you ‘set something down’, you record something in writing in a formal document.
The hostel rules are set down in the college handbook.
However, when someone is ‘set down’ it refers to a vehicle stopping so that a person can get down.
The school bus used to set us down very close to our house.
- SET IN
This phrasal verb is used to talk about the beginning of something unpleasant, that will continue for some time.
Disappointment has set in among the team after their defeat in the knockouts.
- SET OFF
‘Set off’ means to begin a journey.
They set off on a ten day cruise.
To ‘set something off’ refers to causing something to begin or happen. Similarly, ‘to set somebody off’ means to cause someone to begin doing something.
The children set the fireworks off in their backyard.
That scene always sets me off laughing!
- SET OUT
This phrasal verb means to begin an activity with a specific purpose.
They set out to become the youngest entrepreneurs in their city.
- SET UP
‘Set up’ is used when talking about building or constructing something at a specific place.
The college students set up a food stall near the government hospital.
This phrasal verb is also used to refer to establishing a new business, organisation or system.
He set up the business with just ten thousand rupees in his account.
Watch the video below that explains some of the phrasal verbs formed with ‘set’.
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