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The rain was a setback for the picnic plan.
What does Setback mean?
a problem that slows progress.
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A problem or delay that slows progress.
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A broken wheel caused a setback during the project.
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The team treated the setback as a chance to improve its design before the final test.
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What does setback mean?
A setback is a problem or delay that makes progress harder.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to setback?
Delay is close in meaning because a setback can slow progress.
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Which sentence shows a setback?
A broken model creates a problem that slows progress.
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WordSetback.
Partnoun.
MeaningSetback means a problem that slows progress.
ExampleExample: The rain was a setback for the picnic plan.
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- Syllables
- set · bak
- Strongest beat
- set
- Ending
- bak
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on set.
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setback
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setbacks
More than one problem or delay.
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