Set out

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verb

To start a journey.

They set out at dawn for the city.
Visual representation of "set out" - To start a journey

Often appears as...

  • set out at dawn
  • set out for a trip
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Time Expression

Often used with time expressions to indicate when a journey began.

Illustration for Time Expression
We set out at sunrise to avoid traffic.
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Journey Length

Doesn't imply the length of a journey, which could be brief or extensive.

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Even for a short hike, they set out with enthusiasm.
Visual representation of the word "Set out"

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