Synonyms for

Sets

Verb / sets / Another word for sets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.

Synonyms & similar words

band gounder coiffe countersink readiness define godown sic ready position correct fix layout gearup coif set localise place mark specify setup congeal bent determine jell collection group batch array assortment cluster suite series sequence lineup lay arrange position locate place put install establish fix assign

Synonyms by register

Formal

collection group aggregate assembly

Informal

bunch grouping lot gang

Literary

constellation array

Antonyms

unsets disassembles disperses separates dissolves scatters

Common collocations

  • set of
  • sets out
  • sets up
  • sets down
  • sets apart
  • sets fire to
  • sets sail
  • sets the stage

Word family

noun set
verb set
adjective set
adverb set

Usage note

The word 'sets' can be a noun referring to a collection or a verb with numerous meanings, often idiomatic. Context is crucial for understanding its precise meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I have a set of crayons in different colors.
  2. She bought a set of makeup brushes.
  3. My dad has a set of golf clubs.
  4. My brother has a set of Lego.
  5. We have a set of chairs around the dining table.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Chase your dreams, but always know the road that will lead you home again. - Tim Rice
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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