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set by

B2 neutral separable transitive

In simple words

To save something, especially money, to use later.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

uncommon

To save money or resources, putting them away for future use.

"She had set by enough money over the years to pay for her grandchildren's education."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Somewhat old-fashioned in modern British English. More common in older literature and regional dialects. The modern equivalent is 'set aside' or 'put by'.

Commonly used with

money savings provisions food funds supplies

Forms

Base

set by

I/you/we/they

3rd person

sets by

he/she/it

Past simple

set by

yesterday

Past participle

set by

have + pp

-ing form

setting by

continuous

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Synonyms

save put by set aside put away stash away lay by

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