to set
to set
An irregular verb with an unchanging past and past participle: set - set - set. The third person singular is sets and the -ing form doubles the final consonant: setting.
I set the alarm for six o'clock.
I set the alarm for six o'clock.
Indicative
Present Simple
I set the table before every dinner.
I set the table before every dinner.
You set high goals for yourself.
You set high goals for yourself.
The sun sets behind the mountains.
The sun sets behind the mountains.
We set the rules together as a team.
We set the rules together as a team.
You set a good example for the children.
You set a good example for the children.
They set the prices every morning.
They set the prices every morning.
Present Continuous
I am setting up the new computer now.
I am setting up the new computer now.
You are setting the bar too high.
You are setting the bar too high.
The sun is setting over the sea right now.
The sun is setting over the sea right now.
We are setting a date for the wedding.
We are setting a date for the wedding.
You are setting the stage for the concert.
You are setting the stage for the concert.
They are setting traps for the mice.
They are setting traps for the mice.
Past Simple
I set my keys on the counter yesterday.
I set my keys on the counter yesterday.
You set a new record last season.
You set a new record last season.
She set the vase carefully on the shelf.
She set the vase carefully on the shelf.
We set off early in the morning.
We set off early in the morning.
You set the tent up in the rain.
You set the tent up in the rain.
They set the meeting for Friday.
They set the meeting for Friday.
Present Perfect
I have set everything up for the party.
I have set everything up for the party.
You have set a good example all year.
You have set a good example all year.
The court has set a new precedent.
The court has set a new precedent.
We have set aside some money for holidays.
We have set aside some money for holidays.
You have set the standard for the whole class.
You have set the standard for the whole class.
They have set their sights on the championship.
They have set their sights on the championship.
Past Perfect
I had set the alarm before I fell asleep.
I had set the alarm before I fell asleep.
You had set the table before the guests arrived.
You had set the table before the guests arrived.
By noon the sun had set behind the clouds.
By noon the sun had set behind the clouds.
We had set the goals before the project began.
We had set the goals before the project began.
You had set the room up perfectly by then.
You had set the room up perfectly by then.
They had set the price before the sale started.
They had set the price before the sale started.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will set the meeting for next Monday.
I will set the meeting for next Monday.
You will set a new personal best today.
You will set a new personal best today.
The sun will set at eight tonight.
The sun will set at eight tonight.
We will set the budget next quarter.
We will set the budget next quarter.
You will set the equipment up in the hall.
You will set the equipment up in the hall.
They will set the exam date soon.
They will set the exam date soon.
Conditional
Conditional (would)
Conditional
I would set a reminder if I were you.
I would set a reminder if I were you.
You would set a better example with patience.
You would set a better example with patience.
She would set the record if she trained harder.
She would set the record if she trained harder.
We would set off earlier to avoid the traffic.
We would set off earlier to avoid the traffic.
You would set up the tent faster with help.
You would set up the tent faster with help.
They would set fairer prices in a free market.
They would set fairer prices in a free market.
Imperative
Imperative
Set the table, please.
Set the table, please.
Let's set a date and stick to it.
Let's set a date and stick to it.
