set apart
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle apart
Meanings
Make someone or something different from others
Why “apart”? Differences become clear, so one person or thing can be recognised from others.
“Her voice sets her apart.”
“His calm style sets him apart from other teachers.”
Don't confuse with
Set apart means make someone or something different from others. Set about means begin a task with deliberate effort.
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“Her voice sets her apart.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
set about
A contrast learners often mix up
Begin a task with deliberate effort
tell apart
Same apart pattern: difference
See the difference between similar people or things
set aside
Same base verb: set
Save something for a particular purpose; Decide to ignore feelings or differences for a moment; Decide that an earlier court decision no longer applies
set back
Same base verb: set
Delay or hinder progress; Cost someone a particular amount of money
set behind
Same base verb: set
Cause something or someone to be slower than expected
set down
Same base verb: set
Formally record in writing
set forth
Same base verb: set
Lay out or explain something formally; Begin a journey or undertaking
set in
Same base verb: set
Begin and become established
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