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Settings

noun
/ˈsɛtɪŋz/
Word Frequency: 17.4

Definitions

1.nounThe time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
2.nounThe act of setting.
"the setting of the sun"
3.nounA piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
4.nounA level or placement that a knob or control is set to.
"the volume setting on a television"
5.nounThe act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
6.nounHunting with a setter.
7.nounSomething set in, or inserted.
8.nounA piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
"Bach's setting of the Magnificat"
9.nounThe mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
10.nounThe direction of a current of wind.

Synonyms

scenestage settingmise en scenescopebackgroundmountplace settingaccommodationsadjustadjustedadjustmentadjustments

Rhymes With

gettingsset tongues
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