| NOUN | location | setting, scene | the context and environment in which something is set |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | setting, background, scope | the state of the environment in which a situation exists | |
| artifact | setting, mise en scene, stage setting | arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted | |
| state | setting, context, circumstance | the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event | |
| location | setting | the physical position of something | |
| artifact | setting, place setting | a table service for one person | |
| artifact | setting, mount | a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem / gem in place |
| Sounds | seh'tihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | The context and environment in which something is set. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the perfect setting for a ghost story" | |
| Synonym | scene | |
| Narrower | scenario | A setting for a work of art or literature |
| Broader | environment, environs, surroundings, surround | The area in which something exists or lives |
| Meaning | The state of the environment in which a situation exists. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "you can't do that in a university setting" | |
| Synonyms | background, scope | |
| Narrower | canvas, canvass | The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account |
| showcase, show window | A setting in which something can be displayed to best effect | |
| Broader | environment | The totality of surrounding conditions |
| Spanish | ámbito, campo, esfera, marco | |
| Catalan | àmbit, camp, esfera, marc | |
| Meaning | arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | mise en scene, stage setting | |
| Parts | flat | scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas |
| property, prop | Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie | |
| stage set, set | representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production | |
| Broader | stage | A large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience |
| Spanish | escena, escenografía | |
| Catalan | escena, escenografia | |
| Meaning | The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. | |
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| Synonyms | context, circumstance | |
| Narrower | conditions | The set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare |
| conditions | The prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process | |
| Broader | environment | The totality of surrounding conditions |
| Spanish | circunstancia, contexto | |
| Catalan | circumstància, context | |
| Meaning | The physical position of something. | |
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| Example | "he changed the setting on the thermostat" | |
| Broader | position, place | The particular portion of space occupied by something |
| Verbs | set | set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly |
| set | put into a certain place or abstract location | |
| Meaning | A table service for one person. | |
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| Example | "a place setting of sterling flatware" | |
| Synonym | place setting | |
| Broader | service, table service | tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table |
| Spanish | cubierto completo, cubierto | |
| Catalan | cobert | |
| Verbs | set | get ready for a particular purpose or event |
| Meaning | A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem / gem in place. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | mount | |
| Narrower | pave | A setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows |
| Broader | mounting | framework used for support or display |
| Spanish | engaste | |
| Catalan | encastament, encast | |
| Verbs | set | fix in a border |
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