set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by

transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

Synonyms of set by

• dedicate
• devote
• set apart
• save
• give up (to)
• set aside

Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.

Recent Examples on the Web

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The Lancashire club’s tally of 30 clean sheets equalled the English record set by Port Vale in 1953-54. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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Miami’s record for career receptions is 200, set by Xavier Restrepo from 2021 to 2024. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for set by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny