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set about



Definitions

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set about
     1. v. To initiate or begin some action.
           He set about designing his homepage.
     2. v. To attack.
           Two youths set about him.
Analysis
set
     1. v. To put (something) down, to rest.
           Set the tray there.
     2. v. To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
           I have set my heart on running the marathon.
     3. v. To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
about
     1. prep. In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
     2. prep. Near; not far from; approximately; regarding time, size, quantity.
     3. prep. On the point or verge of.
           the show is about to start;  I am not about to admit to your crime
     4. prep. On one's person; nearby the person.

Example Sentences

It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship, as the pair set about disposing of the corpse. 



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