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Definition set in British English

set noun

noun
/set/
1

a group of things of the same type that belong together

Example

a set of keys

Example

a complete set of Pokemon cards

Synonyms and related words
agglomeration arsenal assemblage
1.1

a group of different objects that are used together for a particular purpose

Example

a chess set

Example

a set of tools

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agglomeration arsenal assemblage
1.2

a number of ideas, rules, facts, or principles that form a group

Example

The papers printed a fresh set of allegations against the ex-President.

Example

The tax department provides a set of guidelines for new business start-ups.

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agglomeration arsenal assemblage
1.3

a particular number of times that an exercise or a group of exercises is repeated

Example

Do three sets of the exercises I gave you last week.

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aerobic aerobics aquarobics
1.4

a series of songs that a band or singer plays or sings in a performance

Example

The band is taking a 15 minute break between sets.

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bill curtain call encore
2

a group of people who spend time together or who share an interest

Example

your social set

Example

New York's literary set

Example

He's made a completely new set of friends at university.

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association commission organization
2.1

a group of students in a school who have a particular level of ability in a subject

Example

Jane's in the top set for English.

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class dean’s list form
Example

a TV set

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aerial antenna Autocue
4

a stage or other place where a film or television programme is made or where a play is performed

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aisle apron auditorium
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aisle apron auditorium
5

in tennis and some other sports, a part of a match consisting of at least six games

Example

Sampras took the first set 6-2.

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ace advantage bagel
6

the position in which someone stands or sits or holds part of their body

Example

the determined set of her jaw

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posture bearing balance
7

the process of arranging wet hair in a particular style so that it keeps that style when it becomes dry

Example

She has a shampoo and set every week.

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backcomb barbershop blow-dry
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Arabic numeral arithmetic progression base
9

the condition of becoming firm or solid

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solid stiff hard
10

a young plant, or a part of a plant used for producing new plants

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alpine annual bean
11

a sett where a badger lives

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bedding burrow den
Definition set in British English

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