set back Meaning & Definition
What Does Set Back Mean?
Set Back is a verb that means to slow the progress of. It is also used to mean cost.
Set Back Definition (Verb)
- to slow the progress of : hinder, delay
- cost
a new suit will set you back $200
Synonyms of Set Back
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Set back synonyms and antonyms →Set Back in a Sentence
I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.
Having the mindset that you "can't" reach your goals is only going to set you back.
Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.
The statue was set back in a niche.
How much do you suppose that fancy dress set her back?
a new suit will set you back $200
Word Forms & Grammar
set back
set·ting back
sets back
setting back
set back (third-person singular simple present sets back, present participle setting back, simple past and past participle set back)
First Known Use
1600