Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set the table

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.94 in modern English

Syllables
set the table
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To arrange plates, etc. for a meal.

verb

To make a future outcome possible.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

sets the table (present, singular) setting the table (participle, present)

Synonyms

lay the table set the stage pave the way

Antonyms

clear the table

Questions

What does set the table mean?
To arrange plates, etc. for a meal.

How to pronounce set the table

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