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UK//juː ˈkʊdəv sɛt ɒn ˈfaɪər//US//ju ˈkʊdɪv sɛt ɑn ˈfaɪər//

Significado de You could've set on fire

To cause something to catch fire.

In simple words: You might have started a fire.

You could've set on fire em uma frase

  • You could've set the old barn on fire with that careless smoking.
  • If you play with matches, you could've set the entire forest on fire.
  • You could've set your house on fire by forgetting to turn off the stove.

Como usar You could've set on fire

Typically used in discussions about causing destruction or danger. Be cautious using 'set on fire' in formal contexts; it's more suited for informal or conversational use.

Grammar pattern

set + preposition

Memory hint

Think of 'set' like placing an object down, but in this case, it's placing fire onto something.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with You could've set on fire

  • set fire to
  • on fire
  • set ablaze
  • set light to
  • set something on fire

Synonyms for You could've set on fire

Common mistakes with You could've set on fire

  • Confusing 'set on fire' with 'light on fire' - they mean the same but 'light' is more common in spoken language.
  • Using 'set on fire' in past tense without proper context - 'could've set on fire' implies possibility rather than certainty.
  • Mixing up the subjects - ensure the right subject is being discussed regarding the action.

Compare You could've set on fire with Ignite, Burn, Light

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Perguntas frequentes sobre You could've set on fire

O que significa You could've set on fire?

You might have started a fire.

O que significa You could've set on fire em português?

You might have started a fire.

Qual é a definição de You could've set on fire?

To cause something to catch fire.

Como se usa You could've set on fire em uma frase?

You could've set the old barn on fire with that careless smoking.

Pode dar outro exemplo de You could've set on fire?

If you play with matches, you could've set the entire forest on fire.

Quais são os sinônimos de You could've set on fire?

Algumas alternativas comuns são ignite, burn, light, kindle, enflame.

Que palavras combinam com You could've set on fire?

Costuma combinar com set fire to, on fire, set ablaze, set light to, set something on fire.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar You could've set on fire?

Confusing 'set on fire' with 'light on fire' - they mean the same but 'light' is more common in spoken language. Using 'set on fire' in past tense without proper context - 'could've set on fire' implies possibility rather than certainty. Mixing up the subjects - ensure the right subject is being discussed regarding the action.

Como se pronuncia You could've set on fire?

US: //ju ˈkʊdɪv sɛt ɑn ˈfaɪər//, UK: //juː ˈkʊdəv sɛt ɒn ˈfaɪər//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar You could've set on fire?

Typically used in discussions about causing destruction or danger. Be cautious using 'set on fire' in formal contexts; it's more suited for informal or conversational use.