Meaning of set in | Babel Free
Definitions
To take root, become established.
Equivalents
Examples
“That was the point⟳ at which the rot set⟳ in.”
“[...] but rain⟳ set⟳ in, driven by a furious westerly gale, [...].”
“By the afternoon it seemed as if the storm had passed and that frost was setting in; but in the evening the wind rose to gale force⟳, bringing telegraph poles down like⟳ skittles and tangling power and telephone lines.”
“Work⟳ on anti-frost precautions on diesel locomotives is to be speeded up to ensure that most if not all locomotives have⟳ been dealt with before the winter sets in.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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