Past tense of set
The past simple of set is set and the past participle is set: set – set – set.
- Base form V1
- set
- Past simple V2
- set
- Past participle V3
- set
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Meaning of set
To position an object or person in a chosen location or arrangement
- ExampleShe set the vase on the table.
Set, set, set in sentences
- Past simpleHe set the alarm for six.
- Past participleThe table has been set for dinner.
Common mistakes
settedset. Set is irregular, so it does not take -ed.
Similar verbs
Built on set, with the same forms: beset, inset, offset, preset, reset, typeset, upset.
All three forms the same, like set: put, let, read, hit, cost, cut, hurt, shut.
Common questions
What is the past tense of set?
Set. For example: He set the alarm for six.
What is the past participle of set?
Set. It follows be in the passive, as in The table has been set for dinner.
Is set a regular verb?
No. Set is irregular: its past forms do not end in -ed.
