The luxury liner set sail from the harbor this morning.
The luxury liner set sail from the harbor this morning.
English
set sail
sɛt seɪl
Meaning: to begin a voyage by ship or boat
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | set sail |
| 3rd person singular present | sets sail |
| Present participle | setting sail |
| Past | set sail |
| Will future | will set sail |
| Going-to future | going to set sail |
| Imperative negative | don't set sail / do not set sail |
Example sentences
The explorers set sail for the new world at dawn.
The explorers set sail for the new world at dawn.
Usage Notes
A classic expression used when a vessel leaves a port to start a journey across the sea.
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