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      setting
      noun
      The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
      The act of setting (various senses).
      A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
      A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
      The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
      Something set in, or inserted.
      A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
      The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
      Hunting with a setter.
      The direction of a current of wind.
      adjective
      That disappears below the horizon.
      Synonyms for setting
      contextnscenenresettingnlocalenbackdropnmilieunbackgroundnsurroundingsnscenerynenvironmentn
      Words related to setting
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