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Synonyms & Similar Words
context
environment
surroundings
background
scene
locale
location
position
placement
situation
circumstances
conditions
atmosphere
ambiance
milieu
backdrop
framework
scenario
layout
arrangement
disposition
configuration
orientation
placement
location
siting
installation
Meaning of Setting
The primary meaning of the word "setting" refers to the surroundings or environment in which something takes place.
Definitions
- The surroundings or environment in which something takes place
- * The time and place in which the action of a story, play, or film takes place
- * A table, room, or other place where people gather to eat or socialize
Etymology of Setting
The word "setting" originated from the Old English word "settan," which means to put or place something in a particular position
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of putting or placing something, and its meaning has evolved over time to include the concept of surroundings or environment
Example Uses
- The setting of the novel is a small town in the countryside
- * The restaurant's outdoor setting was perfect for a romantic dinner
- * The setting sun cast a golden glow over the landscape
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
removal
elimination
erasure
deletion
extraction
withdrawal
departure
exit
removal
displacement
relocation
transfer
shift
change
alteration
modification
undoing
reversal
cancellation