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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something (especially money) that is set aside for a specific purpose.
2. 2
   land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses Britain, Europe

Adjective

1. 1
   assigned for some purpose. not-comparable

   "The set-aside cake has been stored in refrigeration. The set date for the exhibition is Monday."

2. 2
   taken out of agricultural production not-comparable
3. 3
   reserved or booked in advance not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   reserved in advance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bookedengaged

Example

More examples

"The set-aside cake has been stored in refrigeration. The set date for the exhibition is Monday."

Etymology

Deverbal from set aside.

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