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22 phrasal verbs

set aback
C1

To surprise or disconcert someone; now rare and largely replaced by 'taken aback'.

set about
B2

To begin doing something with determination, or to attack someone physically.

set after
C1

To send someone or an animal in pursuit of someone who is fleeing.

set against
B2

To cause someone to oppose something, to offset one thing against another (financial), or to consider one thing in contrast to another.

set ahead
B1

To advance a clock or schedule to a later time.

set apart
B2

To make someone or something noticeably different or distinct from others.

set aside
B1

To reserve something for a specific purpose, or to decide to temporarily ignore something.

set back
B1

To delay progress or development, or to cost someone a specified amount of money.

set by
B2

To save or put away money or goods for future use.

set down
B2

To place something on a surface, to record something in writing, or to let a passenger out of a vehicle.

set forth
C1

To begin a journey, or to state or explain something formally and in full.

set in
B2

For something unpleasant or difficult to begin and become established.

set off
B1

To begin a journey, to cause something to activate or explode, or to cause a reaction in someone or something.

set on
B2

To attack someone suddenly, or to cause an animal or person to attack someone.

set onto
C1

To direct someone or something towards a target, or a variant of 'set on' (to attack).

set out
B1

To begin a journey or task with a clear purpose, or to arrange and display things, or to explain something clearly.

set over
C1

To place someone in a position of authority over others.

set to
B2

To begin doing something with energy and determination, or to start arguing or fighting.

set up

To prepare, arrange, or establish something so that it is ready to use or function.

set up to oneself

set upon

set with