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Synonyms & Similar Words
collections
groups
assemblies
sets
clusters
batches
suites
series
sequences
arrangements
configurations
combinations
compilations
aggregations
gatherings
congregations
meetings
associations
unions
leagues
coalitions
alliances
partnerships
teams
ensembles
casts
crews
staffs
companies
troupes
bands
orchestras
choirs
Meaning of Sets
A set is a collection of unique objects, known as elements or members, that can be anything (numbers, letters, people, etc.).
Definitions
- A set of things is a number of things that belong together or are thought of as a unit.
- A set can also refer to a group of people, especially one that is considered to be typical of a particular type or activity.
- In mathematics, a set is a collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.
- In film, television, or theater, a set is the physical location where a scene is shot or performed.
- In sports, a set is a division of a match, especially in tennis or volleyball.
Etymology of Sets
The word "set" comes from the Old English word "settan", which means "to place, put, or fix".
The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "satjan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sit".
The word "set" has been used in English since the 9th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various senses, including the mathematical and theatrical senses.
Example Uses
- The set of numbers includes all the integers from 1 to 10.
- The film crew built a large set for the movie's final scene.
- The tennis match was decided in three sets.
- The math problem involved finding the union of two sets.
- The band played a great set at the music festival.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
singularities
units
individuals
solitary
isolates
loners
hermits
soloists
separations
divisions
isolations
detachments
dispersions
scatterings
fragmentations
disintegrations
dissolutions
separations
detachments