set aside
save for a particular purpose
to keep something, usually money or time, for a special reason or future use.
I try to set aside a little money each month for emergencies.
"set" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "set" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
set
aside
set asideto keep something, usually money or time, for a special reason or future use.I try to set aside a little money each month for emergencies.
back
set backto cause something to happen later than planned or expected, usually by creating a problem or obstacle.The heavy snow set back the construction by two weeks.
off
set offto begin traveling to a place, especially after preparing to leave.We set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
off for
set off forto begin traveling to a particular destination.We set off for Paris early in the morning to avoid traffic.
out
set outto begin traveling or going somewhere, especially after preparing for it.We set out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
up
set upto organize or start something, such as a business, event, or systemThey decided to set up a small café near the university.
set back
delay progress
to cause something to happen later than planned or expected, usually by creating a problem or obstacle.
The heavy snow set back the construction by two weeks.
set off
start a journey
to begin traveling to a place, especially after preparing to leave.
We set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
set off for
to start a journey to a place
to begin traveling to a particular destination.
We set off for Paris early in the morning to avoid traffic.
set out
to start a journey
to begin traveling or going somewhere, especially after preparing for it.
We set out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
set up
arrange or establish
to organize or start something, such as a business, event, or system
They decided to set up a small café near the university.