What is another word for sets in?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛts ˈɪn] (IPA)

Sets in refers to the start or onset of something, usually a feeling, behavior, or weather condition that gradually becomes more intense or pervasive. There are several synonymous expressions that can be used to describe this concept, such as takes hold, begins, looms, approaches, emerges, dawns, seeps in, infiltrates, creeps up, sneaks up on, settles, establishes itself, ingrains, and becomes entrenched. These phrases convey the gradual or sudden onset of an emotion or sensation, or the slow emergence of a weather condition, making them useful in many contexts, from describing the arrival of a storm to the onset of a pervasive feeling like anxiety or depression.

What are the hypernyms for Sets in?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for sets in?

Sets in refers to the arrival or onset of something, and its antonyms can be departure, leave, or exit. Departure implies moving away from a particular place or situation, whereas leave refers to going away from a certain spot. Exit means to leave or go out of a place or situation. Other antonyms for sets in include disappear, vanish or dissipate. On the other hand, the word onset has antonyms like conclusion, ending, finish, or termination. Conclusion implies the end or completion of something, while ending refers to the finish or termination of a particular occurrence. Finish means to bring something to an end or completion, while termination means the end of a process or event.

What are the antonyms for Sets in?

Famous quotes with Sets in

  • The first thing you have to do is accept that decay sets in and there's nothing you can do about it.
    Francesca Annis
  • When it sort of finally sets in that you're not going to be doing that anymore... it's disappointing.
    Will Arnett
  • In Japan, they have TV sets in cars right now, where you can punch up traffic routes, weather, everything! You can get Internet access already in cars in Japan, so within the next 2 to 3 years it's gonna be so crazy!
    Glenn Danzig
  • At the same time the Constitution sets in stone the Stability Pact and risks preventing member States from implementing a policy of growth. So we are not able to do things at the European or the national level.
    Laurent Fabius
  • Digital Chocolate has 60% of its developers in Finland where the sun never sets in the summer and there is nothing to do outside in the winter, so we are very productive!
    Trip Hawkins

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