- [countable] set (of something) a group of similar things that belong together in some way
- a set of six chairs
- a complete set of her novels
- a set of false teeth
- These companies operate under a strict set of rules.
- This is an unusual set of circumstances.
- I have a different set of values to them.
- Now they faced a whole new set of problems.
- You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set.
- She won a silver medal in the long jump to complete her set.
Extra Examples- The plate is part of a set.
- There are ten pictures in the set.
- a necklace with a matching set of earrings
- I got myself a new set of saucepans and other kitchen equipment.
- These two species share a common set of characteristics.
- We have a finite set of options.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- entire
- full
- …
- complete
- comprise something
- consist of something
- contain
- …
- in a/the set
- set of
- one of a set
- part of a set
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- [countable] a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game
- a chess set
- a model train set
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- entire
- full
- …
- complete
- comprise something
- consist of something
- contain
- …
- in a/the set
- set of
- one of a set
- part of a set
- [countable + singular or plural verb] (sometimes disapproving) a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially
- the smart set (= rich, fashionable people)
- Dublin’s literary set
- It's known as a playground for Scotland's rich hunting and fishing set.
- Her social set loves/love to party.
- [countable] a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals
- a television/TV set
- [countable] the scenery used for a play, film, etc.
- We need volunteers to help build and paint the set.
- The locations and set designs were fabulous.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- film
- movie
- stage
- …
- design
- build
- construct
- …
- design
- designer
- off set
- on (the) set
- [countable, uncountable] a place where a play is performed or part of a film is filmed
- The cast must all be on (the) set by 7 in the morning.
Extra ExamplesTopics Film and theatreb1- All the cast are on the set throughout.
- Off set, the two actors became close friends.
- The crew had a lot of fun on set.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- film
- movie
- stage
- …
- design
- build
- construct
- …
- design
- designer
- off set
- on (the) set
- [countable] one section of a match in games such as tennis or volleyball
- She won in straight sets (= without losing a set).
Extra ExamplesTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2- She had two break points to level the set.
- He's 3–1 up in the third set.
- The final went to five sets.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + set- play
- clinch
- win
- …
- point
- in straight sets
- [countable] a group of things regarded as a unit because they all have particular qualities in common
- the set of all square numbers less than 50
- [countable] a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert
- a stunning solo set of ten songs
- [countable] (British English) a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject
- She's in the top set for French.
- [singular] set of something the way in which somebody’s face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing a feeling of being determined
- She admired the firm set of his jaw.
- [singular] an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet
- A shampoo and set costs £15.
- [singular] the state of becoming solid or hard
- To be sure of a good set when making the jam, use preserving sugar with added pectin.
- (also sett)[countable] a hole in the ground where a badger lives
- [countable] a young plant, shoot etc. for planting
- onion sets
group
TV/radio
for play/movie
in sport
mathematics
pop music
class
of face/body
hair
becoming solid
animal’s home
plant
Word Originnoun late Middle English: partly from Old French sette, from Latin secta ‘sect’, partly from the verb set.
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