sets
Translation
sets, collections, groups
Examples
She bought two sets of plates.
She bought two sets of plates.
He won the first two sets in the tennis match.
He won the first two sets in the tennis match.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a collection of similar things. She bought two sets of plates.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collections, groups, series
Etymology
From Old English 'settan' meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. A 'set' is a collection of things 'put' together.
Memory Tips
Think of a tennis 'set' or a 'set' of tools. It's a group of things that belong together.