Set on

phrasal verb

To attack someone, especially suddenly.

The gang set on the poor man in the alley.

Often appears as...

set on him
set on her

phrasal verb

To decide to do something and commit to accomplishing it.

He was set on becoming a pilot from a young age.

Often appears as...

set on becoming
set on doing

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To direct or focus one's emotions or desires onto someone or something.

She has set her heart on studying abroad.

Often appears as...

set heart on
set mind on

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To begin a journey or task.

The hikers set on their journey just before dawn.

Often appears as...

set on journey
set on an adventure

phrasal verb

To place something on fire, or start a fire.

The survivors set the wood on fire to signal for help.

Often appears as...

set on fire
set alight

phrasal verb

To attack someone, especially suddenly.

The gang set on the poor man in the alley.

Often appears as...

set on him
set on her

phrasal verb

To decide to do something and commit to accomplishing it.

He was set on becoming a pilot from a young age.

Often appears as...

set on becoming
set on doing

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To direct or focus one's emotions or desires onto someone or something.

She has set her heart on studying abroad.

Often appears as...

set heart on
set mind on

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To begin a journey or task.

The hikers set on their journey just before dawn.

Often appears as...

set on journey
set on an adventure

phrasal verb

To place something on fire, or start a fire.

The survivors set the wood on fire to signal for help.

Often appears as...

set on fire
set alight

Definition 1 of 5

Pro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Attack

Used when someone is attacked without any warning, emphasizing the element of surprise.

Walking through the park at night, he was suddenly set on by thugs.

Pro Tip 2/2

Physical Confrontation

Implies a physical encounter, not just a verbal or metaphorical one.

The dog set on the intruder, biting his leg.

Pro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Attack

Used when someone is attacked without any warning, emphasizing the element of surprise.

Walking through the park at night, he was suddenly set on by thugs.

Pro Tip 2/2

Physical Confrontation

Implies a physical encounter, not just a verbal or metaphorical one.

The dog set on the intruder, biting his leg.

Pro Tip 1/2

Unexpected Attack

Used when someone is attacked without any warning, emphasizing the element of surprise.

Walking through the park at night, he was suddenly set on by thugs.

Pro Tip 2/2

Physical Confrontation

Implies a physical encounter, not just a verbal or metaphorical one.

The dog set on the intruder, biting his leg.

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