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noun
- 1. the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place: "a romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the River Wye" Similar
- 2. a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewellery: "a garnet in a heavy gold setting" Similar
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SETTING definition: 1. the position of a house or other building: 2. the time and the place in which the action of a…. Learn more.
1. : the manner, position, or direction in which something is set. 2. : the frame or bed in which a gem is set. also : style of mounting. 3. a. : the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops. b. : the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work. c.
noun. the act of a person or thing that sets. the surroundings or environment of anything: The garden was a perfect setting for the house. the mounting in which a jewel is set. a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table.
A setting is where something is set, or placed. If you want to propose to your beloved, try to choose a romantic setting.
(setɪŋ ) Word forms: plural settings. 1. countable noun. A particular setting is a particular place or type of surroundings where something is or takes place. Rome is the perfect setting for romance. [ + for] Perth was the setting for the SNP's conference this year. The house is in a lovely setting in the Malvern hills.
an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens. a rural/an ideal/a beautiful/an idyllic setting. setting for something It was the perfect setting for a wonderful Christmas. in a setting The exhibition shows how bees can live happily in an urban setting.
SETTING definition: 1. the place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or film: 2. a…. Learn more.
the place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or film: The house provided the setting for the TV series 'Pride and Prejudice'.
setting. noun. /ˈsɛt̮ɪŋ/ a set of surroundings; the place at which something happens a rural/an ideal/a beautiful/an idyllic, etc. setting It was the perfect setting for a wonderful Christmas. People tend to behave differently in different social settings. Thesaurus. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
1. The position, direction, or way in which something, such as an automatic control, is set. 2. a. The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background. b. The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place. 3. Music A composition written or arranged to fit a text, such as a poetical work. 4.
