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Word of the day
for November 8
set about v
  1. Used with the adverb sense of about.
    1. (transitive, archaic except chiefly Northern England) To circulate or spread (news, a rumour, etc.)
  2. Used with the preposition sense of about.
    1. (transitive)
      1. (archaic) To plant trees or other vegetation in (a place).
      2. (passive voice, archaic) To encircle or surround (something) with other things.
      3. (UK, informal) To attack (someone); to set upon.
    2. (intransitive) To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.
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