Looking for the meaning of the word BESETTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BESETTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Beset
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English besettan, from be- ‘about’ + settan (see set)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈsɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently
Short Definition:trouble someone or something persistently
Examples:- the social problems that beset the UK
- she was beset with self-doubt
Definition:
be covered or studded with
Short Definition:be covered with
Examples:- springy grass all beset with tiny jewel-like flowers
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