Meaning Of The Word Set back

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What's The Definition Of Set back?

set back
phrasal verb: If something sets you back or sets back a project or scheme, it causes a delay.

set back in American English
to hinder; impede
to put (a clock or its hands) to an earlier time, esp. to standard time

set back in British English
to hinder; impede
noun: anything that serves to hinder or impede

set-back in American English
noun: the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured

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