setting (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsetɪŋ/

Definition

The time and place in which the events of a story, play, or film occur.

Examples

• The story's setting is a small village in the Italian Alps.

• The author paid great attention to the historical setting of the novel.

• The restaurant's romantic setting, with candlelight and soft music, was perfect for their anniversary.

How to Use setting

setting for (prepositional phrase)

The place or time in which something happens or exists. — "The forest provided a perfect setting for the fairy tale."

setting of (prepositional phrase)

The place or time in which something happens or exists. — "The setting of the novel is rural Ireland."

Synonyms of setting

Words with a similar meaning to setting:

• location
• environment
• milieu

Antonyms of setting

Words with the opposite meaning to setting:

• character
• plot

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