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deadset

deadset is the alternative form of dead set.

Meaning of dead set

Adjective

dead set (comparative more dead set, superlative most dead set)

  1. Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.
    • If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.
    Synonyms:
    hell-bent
  2. (Australia, colloquial) Complete and utter; total.
    • He is a dead set fool.

See all 6 meanings of dead set

Forms of deadset

comparativemore deadset
superlativemost deadset

Questions about deadset

What is deadset the alternative form of?
Deadset is the alternative form of dead set.

Words near deadset in the dictionary

  1. deadringer
  2. deadringers
  3. deadrise
  4. deadrises
  5. deads
  6. deadset
  7. deadsorb
  8. deadsorption
  9. deadspace
  10. deadspaces
  11. deadspot

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