Setting
Setting noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.
Usage example: the novice camper felt lost outside of his familiar urban setting
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Synonyms for Setting
Situation is a synonym for setting in surroundings topic. In some cases you can use "Situation" instead a noun "Setting".
Situation
Situation noun - Position with regard to conditions and circumstances.
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Synonyms for Situation
Setting is a synonym for situation in location topic. You can use "Setting" instead a noun "Situation", if it concerns topics such as place of activity.
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| good | good setting | good situation |
| particular | particular setting | particular situation |
| similar | similar setting | similar situation |
| normal | normal setting | normal situation |
| Other adjectives: usual, common, specific, current, romantic, actual, entire, real, serious, social, interesting, new, unique, general, possible, military, unusual, different, overall. | ||
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