sets

Groups, or hardens

Sets is the plural of set and third-person singular of the verb.

A set is a collection of related things: a chess set, a set of encyclopedias, a matching set.

In mathematics, a set is a defined collection of elements.

A tennis match comprises sets.

To set is to put something in position, establish something, or harden: The sun sets, concrete sets, she sets the table.

He sets a good example for his kids.

collection

assortment

Mixed collection of things

series · bundle · package · ensemble · compilation · accumulation · assemblage · aggregation · cluster · batch

theatrical

stage

Raised performance platform

design · construction · piece · dressing · lighting · designer · builder · crew · change · strike

match

game

Organized play or sport

advantage · tiebreaker · score · winner · loser · love · serve · volley · rally · championship

mathematics

union

Joining into one

Venn · complement · empty · universal · finite · infinite · membership · disjoint · superset · power

music

DJ

Music mixer performer

gig · opening · closing · encore · headliner · residency · tracklist · performance · club · venue

ritual

Shabbat

Jewish day of rest

table · arrangement · placement · preparation · ceremonial · liturgical · sacred · offering · tabernacle · candelabra

hardening

concrete

Solid building mixture

  • plasterWall-coating paste
  • gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound

resin · cement · glue · adhesive · casting · curing · solidify · harden · firm · stiffen

hair

styling

Arranging for appearance

  • salonGrooming establishment or gathering
  • curlersCylindrical hair-styling tools
  • rollersRotating cylindrical movers

blowout · perm · wave · curl · wash · hot · wet · finger · mousse · gel

Categories
Opposites
solar position

setsrises

Moves upward

comes up · ascends · dawns · emerges · appears

physical state change

setsmelts

Changes to liquid state

liquefies · dissolves · softens · loosens · thaws

grouping/collection

setsindividuals

Separate, distinct people

singles · singletons · randoms

Phrases
Family

set, setting, unsettled, mindset, reset, outset, subset, setter, preset

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G