Wednesday, July 9, 2014

beset, be set

Beset or beset ( one word ) means to attack on all sides; to harry or harass--
He was beset by enemies, night and day.
He was beset by every kind of difficulty; but he persevered.

Be set or be set ( two words ) means to ( be ) placed in a particular state, condition, place, or position--
When will the Jell-O be set?
The table should be set in time for dinner.
That dish should be set on the table.
Don't leave the grill on; the garage might be set on fire.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"This show is still beset by problems; the opening should be set two weeks from today."

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