sets
definitions
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noun
A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.en: A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.
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noun
A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.en: A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.
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noun
The scenery and props used for a play, film, or television program.en: The scenery and props used for a play, film, or television program.
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noun
A division of a match in tennis, volleyball, or other games.en: A division of a match in tennis, volleyball, or other games.
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verb
Third person singular present tense of 'set': to put, lay, or stand something in a specified place or position.en: Third person singular present tense of 'set': to put, lay, or stand something in a specified place or position.
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verb
Third person singular present tense of 'set': to establish or decide on something.en: Third person singular present tense of 'set': to establish or decide on something.
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verb
Third person singular present tense of 'set': (of the sun, moon, or another celestial body) to disappear below the horizon.en: Third person singular present tense of 'set': (of the sun, moon, or another celestial body) to disappear below the horizon.
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verb
Third person singular present tense of 'set': to harden into a solid or semi-solid state.en: Third person singular present tense of 'set': to harden into a solid or semi-solid state.
examples
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The set of all prime numbers is infinite.
The set of all prime numbers is infinite.
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She bought a new set of kitchen knives.
She bought a new set of kitchen knives.
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The actors waited on the set for the director's cue.
The actors waited on the set for the director's cue.
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He won the first set but lost the second.
He won the first set but lost the second.
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She sets the table for dinner every evening.
She sets the table for dinner every evening.
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The committee sets the rules for the competition.
The committee sets the rules for the competition.
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The sun sets in the west.
The sun sets in the west.
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The concrete sets quickly in hot weather.
The concrete sets quickly in hot weather.