Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dead set against

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: dead- set a-gainst
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep

Alternative form of dead against.

Example Sentences

"James Cameron, the director of Titanic, wasn’t exactly a fan, either: He was dead set against ending his epic with a pop song."

Questions

What does dead set against mean?: Alternative form of dead against.

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