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Alternative forms

• dead-set

Noun

dead set ‎(plural dead sets)

A dog making a dead set.

1. (hunting) The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.

   The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times.

2. A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.

   to be at a dead set

3. (figuratively) By extension, a determined effort.

   I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.

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.

   The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election.

Anagrams

• deadest
• sedated
• steaded