Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

set off

ADJECTIVE
mounted
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK












VERB
discharge
Synonyms
Antonyms
























Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

This year’s El Niño has set off wildfires in Asia, hurricanes in the Pacific and fishery closures in South America.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

There’s no such thing, and should set off a huge alarm bell.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

The looming deadline set off a wave of alarm among communities in Los Angeles and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The ferry set off at 17:20, bound for Troon, but during this journey a large and uncontrolled release of gas occurred from a small vent at the side of the ship.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Another joke from Samir set off the crowd.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com