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set out


Meanings
  • Verb

    To prepare or make ready for a journey or an action; to put (oneself or something) in a position to start.

    - "I will set out on my journey at dawn."
    - "The explorers set out to discover new lands."
  • Verb

    To place or arrange (things) in a particular order or position.

    - "Please set out the plates and glasses before the guests arrive."
    - "The teacher sets out the homework assignments on her desk."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with set out
depart , art , hearth , mirth , part
Homophones
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  1. Set () : A collection of things, usually similar, placed together for a particular purpose.


Variants
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setout , setouts , set out , sets out , setting out
Forms
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set out (past tense): set out, set out (past participle): set out, set out (present participle): setting out


Etymology
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Old English sættian; related to sett 'seat'


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'set out to do something' means to begin a task or project with the intention of completing it.

  2. In the game of chess, a player can 'set out' a pawn two spaces forward on its first move.


Related Concepts
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  1. Expedition: A journey or venture, especially a long one, made to explore or trade.

  2. Preparation: The act of making something ready for use or consideration.


Culture
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In literature, 'set out' is often used to describe the beginning of a journey or adventure. In art, it can refer to the arrangement of objects or the setting up of a still life. In music, it can mean the introduction or opening of a piece.

How to Memorize "set out"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself packing a bag for a trip and placing items inside.
    - Visualize arranging objects in a neat row or pattern.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'journey' when you see 'set out'.
    - Associate the word with the image of a map and a compass.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Setting out on a new adventure' to remember the meaning.
    - Create a mental image of a traveler preparing for a journey.


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