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- [ded set]
- /dɛd sɛt/
- /ded set/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ded set]
- /dɛd sɛt/
Definitions of dead set words
- adverb dead set absolutely 3
- noun dead set the motionless position of a dog when pointing with its muzzle towards game 3
- adjective dead set (of a hunting dog) in this position 3
- exclamation dead set an expression of affirmation 3
- noun dead set the motionless stance of a hunting dog in pointing game 3
- noun dead set a resolute attack or effort 3
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Origin of dead set
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Dead set
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dead set popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dead set usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dead set
adj dead set
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- stringent — rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe: stringent laws.
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
Antonyms for dead set
adj dead set
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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