He set out on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
He set out on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
English
set out
sɛt aʊt
Meaning: to start a journey
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | set out |
| 3rd person singular present | sets out |
| Present participle | setting out |
| Past | set out |
| Will future | will set out |
| Going-to future | going to set out |
| Imperative negative | don't set out / do not set out |
Example sentences
We set out early in the morning to avoid the heavy traffic.
We set out early in the morning to avoid the heavy traffic.
The intrepid explorer set out to discover the unknown land.
The intrepid explorer set out to discover the unknown land.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for starting a trip or a journey. It can also mean to begin a task with a specific goal.
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