Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Be·set

   /bəˈset/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently: "the social problems that beset the inner city" Similar plaguebedevilattackassailbeleaguerafflicttormenttorturerackoppresstroubleworrybotherharasshoundharrydog
   • ▪ surround and harass; assail on all sides: "I was beset by clouds of flies" Similar surroundbesiegehem inshut infence inbox inencirclering aroundenclose
   • ▪ hem in; enclose: "the ship was beset by ice"
   • 2. be covered or studded with: archaic "blades of grass beset with glistening drops of dew"

   Word Origin Old Englishbesettan, from be- ‘about’ + settan (see set1).

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • B

     3

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • E

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What does beset mean?

   • be•set (bi set′ ), v.t., -set, -set•ting. harass: to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties. hem in: a village beset on all sides by dense forest. bestud: a gold bracelet beset with jewels. Nautical, Naval Terms to surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost. Middle English besetten, Old English besettan.

   beset - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

   www.wordreference.com/definition/beset

   See all results for this question

   What is the meaning of the clue beset?

   • This page shows answers to the clue Beset, followed by ten definitions like “ To hem in; to waylay ”, “ To occupy; to employ ” and “ To set upon on all sides ”. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. We found 20 answers for the crossword clue Beset .

   Beset - 20 answers | Crossword Clues

   www.crosswordclues.com/clue/beset

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean if a team is beset by injury?

   • to affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way The team was beset by injury all season. It's one of the most difficult problems besetting our modern way of life. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

   beset verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/beset

   See all results for this question

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › besetbeset verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › beset

   • Cached

   Definition of beset verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › besetBESET - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › beset

   • Cached

   A complete guide to the word "BESET": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › besetbeset | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › beset

   • Cached

   beset meaning: If problems beset you, they cause you continuing difficulties: . Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › besetment&BESET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › besetment&

   • Cached

   Beset definition: to attack on all sides; assail. . See examples of BESET used in a sentence.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › besetbeset - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

   www.wordreference.com › definition › beset

   • Cached

   beset - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › besetBESET - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › beset

   • Cached

   All you need to know about "BESET" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.wordsmyth.netbeset | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

   www.wordsmyth.net

   • Cached

   Definition of beset. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.