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noun Download 🔗Share The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario. Examples : "The setting of the school play was a bustling, medieval marketplace. " time place situation story literature environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of setting. Examples : "the setting of the sun" action process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry. Examples : "The ring's setting held a beautiful, sparkling diamond. " material item essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music). Examples : "The teacher assigned a beautiful setting of the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers." " music essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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