reset
|re/set|
B1
/riˈsɛt/
set again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reset' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'resetten,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'setten' meant 'to set.'
Historical Evolution
'resetten' transformed into the modern English word 'reset' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of setting something again.
The reset of the system took longer than expected.
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Verb 1
to set again or differently.
She had to reset the alarm clock after the power outage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35