sets

language: en

definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. noun
    A division of a match in tennis, volleyball, or other games.
    en: A division of a match in tennis, volleyball, or other games.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

  1. The set of all prime numbers is infinite.

    The set of all prime numbers is infinite.

  2. She bought a new set of kitchen knives.

    She bought a new set of kitchen knives.

  3. The actors waited on the set for the director's cue.

    The actors waited on the set for the director's cue.

  4. He won the first set but lost the second.

    He won the first set but lost the second.

  5. She sets the table for dinner every evening.

    She sets the table for dinner every evening.

  6. The committee sets the rules for the competition.

    The committee sets the rules for the competition.

  7. The sun sets in the west.

    The sun sets in the west.

  8. The concrete sets quickly in hot weather.

    The concrete sets quickly in hot weather.