What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
set out
Example
We set out early in the morning to avoid traffic. [set out: phrasal verb]
Example
Let's set out a plan for the project before we begin. [set out: verb]
Example
The team set out to achieve their goals for the season. [set out: phrasal verb]
embark
Example
We embarked on a journey to explore the countryside. [embarked: past tense]
Example
The company decided to embark on a new marketing strategy. [embark: verb]
Example
She embarked on a new career path after finishing her degree. [embarked: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Set out is more commonly used than embark in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between set out and embark?
Embark is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts, while set out is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
