setting
Translation
setting, environment, background, configuration
Examples
The novel has a beautiful rural setting.
The novel has a beautiful rural setting.
Check the temperature setting on the oven.
Check the temperature setting on the oven.
We need another place setting for our guest.
We need another place setting for our guest.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) setting The novel has a beautiful rural setting.
the ((noun)) setting Check the temperature setting on the oven.
Similar Words
Synonyms: background, environment, context; configuration
Etymology
From the verb 'to set' + the '-ing' suffix, forming a noun. It refers to the action or result of setting something.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'setting' the scene for a play – that's the 'setting'. Also, think of 'setting' the controls on a device.