Set Back (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Knock Back
• Put Back

Hypernyms

• Be

Meaning ²

Slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Hinder

Related Words

• Setback (noun)

Meaning ³

Hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The project has been set back due to recent funding issues, and we will revisit it next quarter.
• Her recovery from the injury was set back a few weeks after a minor accident.
• The meeting has been set back to next Thursday, so please update your schedules.
• Unfortunately, her illness has set the production back by several months.
• The construction work has been set back a year due to unforeseen environmental concerns.

Synonyms

• Defer
• Put Off
• Postpone
• Table
• Shelve
• Remit
• Prorogue
• Hold Over
• Put Over

Hypernyms

• Delay

Hyponyms

• Respite
• Call
• Probate
• Hold
• Reprieve
• Suspend