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DEAD SET

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dead set mean? 

DEAD SET (adjective)
  The adjective DEAD SET has 1 sense:

1. fixed in your purpose

  Familiarity information: DEAD SET used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DEAD SET (adjective)


Sense 1dead set [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Fixed in your purpose

Synonyms:

bent on; dead set; intent on; out to; bent

Context examples:

bent on going to the theater / dead set against intervening / out to win every event

Similar:

resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)


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