Past Tense of Set | Examples & Meaning

The simple past tense of set is “set.” The past participle of “set” is also “set.”

Common meanings of the verb “set” include:

  • To decide or fix something (e.g., “set a goal” or “set a budget”)
  • To prepare for operation by adjusting (e.g., “set an alarm” or “set the temperature”)
Past tense of set examples
Past simple Past participle
We set the date for the picnic at the meeting yesterday. Have you set a date for the picnic yet?
I set my phone to silent before the meeting. I thought I’d set my phone to silent.

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What Time is Morning? | Definition & Use

What time is morning depends on the context.

  • If you’re making arrangements or appointments, morning is considered any time before 12 p.m., noon (when afternoon starts), but not before the usual start of daily activities such as work or school. People often define the part of the morning they mean more precisely by specifying “early morning,” “midmorning,” or “late morning.”
  • The phrase “in the morning” or “in the mornings” is often used to talk about daily routines in the time between waking up and noon. Depending on context, it can refer to this entire part of the day or specifically to the time when you’re preparing to start your daily activities (e.g., getting ready for work or school) or the time before noon when you’re doing your daily activities (e.g., when you’re at work or school).
  • We often specify a time after about 1 a.m. when people are normally asleep by saying “[one, two, three, etc.] in the morning.”
  • In some contexts, such as weather reports, morning may be considered the time between sunrise and midday.
  • If you’re deciding if it’s the right time to say Good morning, then what time is considered morning can depend on whether you’re greeting someone at the beginning or end of the day.
What time is morning examples
Morning in a sentence Context
Do you have any appointments in the morning next week? Someone asking a dental office receptionist for an appointment any day next week at a time between 8 a.m. (when the dentist opens) and 12 noon
I’m always in such a rush in the mornings, so I have my breakfast at work. Someone talking about their daily routine before starting work
I usually visit customers in the mornings. Some talking about their daily work routine before noon
It didn’t finish until about three in the morning. Someone talking about their neighbor’s party, which ended at 3 a.m.
You can expect a few light showers tomorrow morning, especially before 8 o’clock A TV weather reporter giving tomorrow’s forecast
Good morning! You’re up early today. A woman, who starts work very early and is on her way to work, greeting her neighbor in the street at 5 a.m.

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Liter or Litre | Spelling & Examples

Liter is the spelling of the metric unit of volume in American English, while litre is the spelling in British English.

QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker will suggest the correct spellings for your variety of English.

Liter or litre in a sentence examples
I only had a liter/litre of water with me.

The car has a 1.4-liter/litre engine.

Producing a cotton t-shirt requires over 2,500 liters/litres of water.

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Until | Meaning, Examples & Uses

The word until indicates when a situation or state “continues up to and stops.” Its part of speech can be a preposition or conjunction.

Until examples
Until as a preposition in a sentence Until as a conjunction in a sentence
I’m working until seven today, so I’ll be home late. Don’t start the movie without me; wait until I get home!
These flowers won’t bloom until late summer. Fry the onions until they start to turn brown.

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Past Tense of Shake | Examples & Meaning

The simple past tense of shake is “shook” (e.g., “She shook the tree until a few apples fell to the ground”). The past participle of “shake” is “shaken” (e.g., “Have you shaken me a cocktail too?”).

Past tense of shake examples
Simple past tense Past participle
I shook the bottle before I sprayed it this time. I’ve shaken the bottle for two minutes, like it says in the instructions.
The leaders of the country shook hands for the cameras. It was the first time that leaders of the two countries had shaken hands for almost 40 years.

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Transferable Skills | Definition, Meaning & Examples

Transferable skills are abilities that are relevant to a wide range of jobs and industries. In other words, they’re the kinds of skills you can “transfer” or “carry with you” from one job to another or from your education into the professional world even if you’re changing careers or applying for a job that isn’t directly related to your studies—which is why they’re also sometimes called “portable skills.”

Most soft skills are considered to be highly transferable skills.

Understanding the concept of transferable skills is particularly important if you’re a recent graduate or looking to make a career change and don’t have a lot of experience that’s directly relevant to a position you’re applying for. By highlighting your applicable transferable skills, you can show the potential employer that you have the fundamental abilities to quickly pick up the job-specific skills required for the role.

QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you draft compelling descriptions of transferable skills for a resume, CV, or cover letter.

Transferable skills
Example transferable skill How a candidate might demonstrate this skill Examples of relevant job-specific skills
Verbal communication
  • Membership of a debate team
  • Giving presentations at school or college
  • Leading campus tours for prospective students
  • Pitching products
  • Greeting visitors and taking calls as a receptionist
  • Leading training sessions
Critical thinking
  • School or college coursework
  • Evaluating projects
  • Preparing quotations
  • Budget estimation
  • Market analysis
  • Risk assessment
Organization
  • Completing a college degree while working
  • Helping to plan high school or college events
  • Playing a coordinating role in school projects
  • Project management
  • Scheduling
  • Resource planning

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Letter of Recommendation | Template & Samples

A letter of recommendation is a written statement of support for someone who is making an application for an academic program, job, or other opportunity, presented in a business letter format.

To be able to write an effective letter of recommendation, you have to know the candidate well in a capacity relevant to the application and be able to offer genuine, firsthand insights into their achievements, qualities, skills, and knowledge.

The advice, examples, templates, and formatting tips below will help you to write a strong letter of recommendation in support of someone applying for:

  • A college program
  • A graduate program
  • A job
  • An internship
  • A scholarship

Alternative terms for “letter of recommendation” include letter of reference, reference letter, letter of referral, referral letter, and recommendation letter.

Tip
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you craft compelling and enthusiastic descriptions for your letters of recommendation.

It’s especially useful for teachers or counselors who need to write multiple letters for students applying to the same schools—quickly providing suggestions to vary your language so you can produce unique letters.

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Under | Meaning, Part of Speech & Examples

The word under usually indicates that one thing is “below” something else, but we don’t only use it to refer to physical locations.

Under examples in a sentence
They stopped under the bridge to shelter from the rain.

You can’t build a house like that for under a million dollars.

Under the new rules, you’ll have to leave your phone outside the exam room.

Your application is presently under review, and we will notify you of our decision soon.

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Above | Meaning, Part of Speech & Phrases

The word above typically functions as a preposition or an adverb indicating a position or location that is “higher” than something else—physically, numerically, hierarchically, or figuratively.

Above examples in a sentence
I think the canned tomatoes are at the bottom, below the rice and flour.

She looked up at the grey clouds above.

You’re only allowed in if you’re 21 or above.

The position above mine has become vacant, so I’m going to apply for it.

Please see above for more details.

This is because he demands loyalty above all else.

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Past Tense of Rise | Examples & Definition

The simple past tense of rise is “rose” (e.g., “Food prices rose last year”). The past participle of “rise” is “risen” (e.g., “Food prices have risen substantially recently”).

The verb “rise” can mean “increase,” “move upwards,” “stand up,” and “get out of bed.”

Past tense of rise examples
Simple past tense Past participle
The average income rose by 1% last year. The average income has risen by 2%.
She let go of the string, and the balloon slowly rose into the air. The next time she looked up, the balloon had almost risen out of sight.
She took her bow, and the audience rose to its feet. Several members of the audience had risen to their feet and were demanding an encore.
They rose early, had a quick breakfast, and caught the 7 o’clock train. She wondered if they should have risen earlier to catch the 7 o’clock train.

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