Set in

phrase

Begin and seems likely to continue.

Rain has set in for the day.
Visual representation of "set in" - begin and seems likely to continue

Often appears as...

  • set in for the day
  • longer-term change has set in
phrase

To become established. Usually refers to weather, diseases or feelings.

Winter has set in.
Visual representation of "set in" - to become established. Usually refers to weather, diseases or feelings

Often appears as...

  • disease has set in
  • winter has set in
phrase

To place or fit items into something.

She's set in the last piece of the puzzle.
Visual representation of "set in" - to place or fit items into something

Often appears as...

  • set in the last piece
  • gem set in gold
phrase

To happen and be unchangeable.

The plan is set in stone.
Visual representation of "set in" - to happen and be unchangeable

Often appears as...

  • plan set in stone
  • decision set in stone

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Begin and seems likely to continue.

Rain has set in for the day.
Visual representation of "set in" - begin and seems likely to continue

Often appears as...

  • set in for the day
  • longer-term change has set in
phrase

To become established. Usually refers to weather, diseases or feelings.

Winter has set in.
Visual representation of "set in" - to become established. Usually refers to weather, diseases or feelings

Often appears as...

  • disease has set in
  • winter has set in
phrase

To place or fit items into something.

She's set in the last piece of the puzzle.
Visual representation of "set in" - to place or fit items into something

Often appears as...

  • set in the last piece
  • gem set in gold
phrase

To happen and be unchangeable.

The plan is set in stone.
Visual representation of "set in" - to happen and be unchangeable

Often appears as...

  • plan set in stone
  • decision set in stone

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "set in"
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Weather or Mood

Often describes weather or emotional states indicating a continuance.

Illustration for Weather or Mood
A sense of unease has set in among the crowd.
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Negative Situation

Used to express the start of something unpleasant or unwanted.

Illustration for Negative Situation
Darkness has set in, making the forest seem menacing.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Weather or Mood

Often describes weather or emotional states indicating a continuance.

Illustration for Weather or Mood
A sense of unease has set in among the crowd.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Negative Situation

Used to express the start of something unpleasant or unwanted.

Illustration for Negative Situation
Darkness has set in, making the forest seem menacing.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Weather or Mood

Often describes weather or emotional states indicating a continuance.

Illustration for Weather or Mood
A sense of unease has set in among the crowd.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Negative Situation

Used to express the start of something unpleasant or unwanted.

Illustration for Negative Situation
Darkness has set in, making the forest seem menacing.
Visual representation of the word "Set in"

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