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 1

Meaning:

Fixed in your purpose

Synonyms:

bent; bent on; dead set; out to

Context example:

out to win every event

Similar:

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