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- Dictionarybeset/bɪˈsɛt/
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- 1. (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently: "the social problems that beset the UK" Similar
- 2. be covered or studded with: archaic "springy grass all beset with tiny jewel-like flowers"
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Beset is an adjective that means having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems. Learn how to use beset in sentences, how to pronounce it, and see translations in different languages.
- English (US)
having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal...
- Znaczenie Beset, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
BESET definicja: 1. having a lot of trouble with something,...
- Traditional
BESET translate: 困擾的;充滿…困難的. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
Beset is a verb that means to set or stud with ornaments, to trouble or harass, or to set upon or surround. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'beset' in British and American English. See examples of 'beset' in sentences and related words.
having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems: With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip across town is beset by/with dangers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Enclosing, surrounding and immersing. beleaguer.
Beset means to attack from all sides — an invading army will beset a castle, or you might find yourself beset by a devastating storm. Beset also has a very different meaning: to decorate or encrust with jewels or other ornamentation.
Beset means to attack on all sides, trouble greatly, or surround. It can also mean to cover with jewels or ice. See the origin, usage, and examples of beset in sentences.
Beset means to attack from all sides, to trouble persistently, or to surround. See synonyms, usage, and translations of beset in English and Spanish.