Set Group Complete Won Chairs Similar Straight Noun

• a set of six chairs
• a complete set of her novels
• a set of false teeth
• a new set of rules to learn

set

1. a group of similar things that belong together in some way
• see also box set
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/box-set
• a set of six chairs
• a complete set of her novels
• a set of false teeth
• a new set of rules to learn
• You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set.
2. a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game
• a chess set
3. a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially
• see also jet set
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/the-jet-set
• the smart set (= rich, fashionable people)
• Dublin’s literary set
4. a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals
• See related entries: Radio technology
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/radio_technology/set_6
5. the scenery used for a play, film/movie, etc.
• We need volunteers to help build and paint the set.
6. a place where a play is performed or part of a film/movie is filmed
• The cast must all be on (the) set by 7 in the morning.
7. one section of a match in games such as tennis or volleyball
• She won in straight sets (= without losing a set).
8. a group of things that have a shared quality
• See related entries: Mathematical terminology
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/mathematical_terminology/set_12
• set theory
9. a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert
• See related entries: Live music
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/live_music/set_10
• a stunning solo set of ten songs
10. a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject
• She's in the top set for French.
11. the way in which somebody’s face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing determination
• She admired the firm set of his jaw.
12. an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet
• A shampoo and set costs £15.
13. the state of becoming firm or solid
• To be sure of a good set when making the jam, use preserving sugar with added pectin.
• = sett
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sett
14. a young plant, shoot etc. for planting
• onion sets

Extra Examples

• A grammatical choice is drawn from a closed set of options.
• All the cast are on the set throughout.
• Nadal won in straight sets= his opponent won none.
• Off set, the two actors became close friends.
• Rusedski won in straight sets.
• She had a complete set of these dining-room chairs but it was broken up after she died.
• She had two break points to level the set.
• She won a silver medal in the long jump to complete her set.
• The crew had a lot of fun on set.
• The locations and set designs were fabulous.
• The plate is part of a set.
• The series is available in a three-DVD box set.
• There are ten pictures in the set.
• These two species share a common set of characteristics.
• This job requires a completely different skill set.
• We have a finite set of options.
• a computer’s instruction set
• a necklace with a matching set of earrings
• a set of accounts/books/clothes/keys/valves
• a set of beliefs/circumstances/factors/guidelines
• a set of beliefs/ideas/standards/values
• a set of circumstances/challenges/issues/problems/questions
• a set of clothes/doors/keys/stairs/tools
• a set of conditions/guidelines/instructions/principles/rules
• a set of data/facts/figures/numbers/results
• He’s 3–1 up in the third set.
• I got myself a new set of saucepans and other kitchen equipment.
• It’s a favourite meeting place for Berlin’s smart set.
• It’s known as a playground for Scotland’s rich hunting and fishing set.
• Several members of Dublin’s literary set turned up for her funeral.
• She had a complete set of the author’s novels.
• She is in the top set for French.
• The final went to five sets.
• There was always a new set of verbs to learn.
• a set of six matching chairs.

Word Origin

• noun late Middle English: partly from Old French sette, from Latin secta ‘sect’, partly from the verb set.