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English verb: set in

1. set in (stative) enter a particular state


SamplesLaziness set in.
After a few moments, the effects of the drug kicked in.


Synonymskick in


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Broader (hypernym)begin, start

2. set in (weather) blow toward the shore


SamplesThat gale could set in on us with the next high tide.


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Broader (hypernym)blow

3. set in (change) become established


SamplesWinter has set in.


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