Set
Set noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
Species
Species noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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Synonyms for Species
Set and species are semantically related in style topic. Sometimes you can use "Set" instead a noun "Species".
Nearby Word: specie
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