English Explanatory Dictionary

set on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To attack.
  2. To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.
  3. To be determined to do or achieve something.

Word forms

set on sets on setting on

Etymology

For semantic parallels, compare cognate German ansetzen; Russian насе́сть pf (naséstʹ), наседа́ть impf (nasedátʹ).

Synonyms

set upon

Related words

onset
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