Set back Common

Set back has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Verb

hold back to a later time

"let's postpone the exam"

postpone prorogue hold over put over table shelve set back defer remit put off

slow down the progress of; hinder

"His late start set him back"

set back

cost a certain amount

"My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"

set back knock back put back

To delay or obstruct.

Example Sentences

"let's postpone the exam" verb

"His late start set him back" verb

"My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000" verb