Definition of set back
English to English verb - hold back to a later time
Let's postpone the exam.
source: WordNet 3.0 - slow down the progress of; hinder
His late start set him back.
source: WordNet 3.0 - cost a certain amount
My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000.
source: WordNet 3.0
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set back, setback, sit back, set-back, sweat bag, sweet buckeye, set piece, stibic, studbook, statute book, stopcock, setophaga, sotto voce, stubbs, stapes, staves, sea catfish, seedbox, staff office, stibious
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