setting

[set-ing] / ˈsɛt ɪŋ /

NOUN

scene, background

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambience backdrop context environment framework locale location site surroundings

STRONG

distance frame horizon jungle mounting perspective set shade shadow

WEAK

mise en scène stage set stage setting

Antonyms

STRONG

brightness light

Example Sentences

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Instead, they thrived in coastal and oceanic settings.

From Science Daily

It was not, however, the setting for the famous airport scene in “Casablanca” — by best accounts, that was Van Nuys Airport.

From Los Angeles Times

"In addition to setting up that 20 kilometre zone, we've increased the amount of testing in the slaughterhouses," Muir said.

From BBC

It says "regulators and industry need to work together in setting transition periods" to bring alternatives to market.

From BBC

"I am thinking of setting up a new unit with my son for fattening calves," he says.

From BBC