| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
set against [ˌset əˈɡenst] | compare or contrast something with something else |
Other meanings
- oppose something to something else
- place something against a background (literal or figurative)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "set against"
- When you set against the benefits, the risks don’t seem so big.
- His calm reaction is best set against her anger.
- The old house looked beautiful when set against the mountains.
Features of Using "set against"
Separability:Inseparable
Transitivity:Transitive
Level:B2
This phrasal verb is commonly used in analytical, descriptive, or comparative contexts. It highlights contrast or balance between two ideas. It is inseparable and always keeps the object close to the verb phrase.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb set
set up
to establish or arrange something
set off
to start a journey
set out
to begin a journey or start an activity with a purpose
set in
to begin and seem likely to continue
set apart
to make something or someone different, distinctive, or special
set aside
to save or reserve something for a special purpose
set back
to delay the progress of something
set upon
attack someone suddenly and aggressively
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