sets
Translation
sets, collections, groups
Examples
She bought two new sets of dishes.
She bought two new sets of dishes.
He won the match in three straight sets.
He won the match in three straight sets.
The movie was filmed on different sets.
The film was filmed on different sets.
Grammar Patterns
a set of ((sth.)) a group of similar things. She bought a new set of tools.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, group, series, batch
Etymology
From Old English 'settan' (to put, place). The noun developed from the idea of things 'set' together.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'set' of tools, a 'set' of rules, or a tennis 'set'. The items are 'set' together in a group.