Set into

verb

To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend.

The city was quiet as night set into the streets.
Visual representation of "set into" - To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend

Often appears as...

  • night set into
  • winter set into
verb

To place or fix something into a surface or material.

The jewel was set into the golden ring.
Visual representation of "set into" - To place or fix something into a surface or material

Often appears as...

  • set into stone
  • set into wood
verb

To move into a particular direction, often downwards.

As the sun set into the horizon, the sky turned a beautiful orange.
Visual representation of "set into" - To move into a particular direction, often downwards

Often appears as...

  • sun set into
  • moon set into
verb

To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend.

The city was quiet as night set into the streets.
Visual representation of "set into" - To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend

Often appears as...

  • night set into
  • winter set into
verb

To place or fix something into a surface or material.

The jewel was set into the golden ring.
Visual representation of "set into" - To place or fix something into a surface or material

Often appears as...

  • set into stone
  • set into wood
verb

To move into a particular direction, often downwards.

As the sun set into the horizon, the sky turned a beautiful orange.
Visual representation of "set into" - To move into a particular direction, often downwards

Often appears as...

  • sun set into
  • moon set into
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Temporal Context

Used when discussing the start of a time period or season.

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As fall set into the region, the leaves began changing color.
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Figurative Sense

Might indicate the beginning of an abstract concept or mood.

Illustration for Figurative Sense
A sense of unease set into the crowd as the speaker remained silent.
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Temporal Context

Used when discussing the start of a time period or season.

Illustration for Temporal Context
As fall set into the region, the leaves began changing color.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Sense

Might indicate the beginning of an abstract concept or mood.

Illustration for Figurative Sense
A sense of unease set into the crowd as the speaker remained silent.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Temporal Context

Used when discussing the start of a time period or season.

Illustration for Temporal Context
As fall set into the region, the leaves began changing color.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Sense

Might indicate the beginning of an abstract concept or mood.

Illustration for Figurative Sense
A sense of unease set into the crowd as the speaker remained silent.
Visual representation of the word "Set into"

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