setback

noun (a setback, setbacks)

«setback» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Something that stops progress or makes things worse for a while; a problem that sets you back. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and sport, heroes face setbacks before they win. In PSHE, learning from setbacks builds resilience. In maths problems, a setback can mean a loss: «after a setback of 3 points». Phrases: suffer a setback, a minor setback, overcome setbacks.

Examples

Losing the first match was a setback, but we still won the cup. tree →
The rain was a setback for the builders. tree →
Her injury was a big setback. tree →
Don't give up after one setback. tree →
The plan had a few setbacks. tree →
Every setback teaches you something. tree →

Note

Countable; one word as a noun. Verb phrase: set back (two words): «The storm set us back a week.»

On Mova

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