set in
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌsɛt ˈɪn/ · UK /ˌset ˈɪn/
set in means: If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.
verb
If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.
- Winter has set in early.
- Panic set in when we couldn't find the children.
- Once doubt sets in, it can be hard to regain confidence.
Questions about set in
What does set in mean?
If a condition begins and becomes firmly established, especially an unpleasant one, it starts to affect things.
What is set in in other languages?
Türkçe: baş göstermek · Español: instalarse · Français: s'installer · Deutsch: einsetzen · Italiano: subentrare · 日本語: 始まる
How do you pronounce set in?
In American English /ˌsɛt ˈɪn/; in British English /ˌset ˈɪn/.
How do you use set in in a sentence?
Winter has set in early. Panic set in when we couldn't find the children.
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