set back
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.46 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To reverse, go backwards.
Example Sentences
- "I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile."
- "Having the mindset that you "can't" reach your goals is only going to set you back."
- "“Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity."
- "Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet."
- "Roads from Machynlleth, Dolgellau and Welshpool meet at Mallwyd, but this tiny village is set back from passing traffic and retains its atmosphere of charm and tranquillity."
- "The statue was set back in a niche."