Conjugation

Set out for

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out for

    Only set changes; out for stays the same: set out for, set out for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't set out for, he doesn't set out for.

    1. I / you / we / they set out for
    2. he / she / it sets out for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am setting out for
    2. you / we / they are setting out for
    3. he / she / it is setting out for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't set out for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they set out for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to set out for
    2. you / we / they are going to set out for
    3. he / she / it is going to set out for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't set out for.

    1. (you) set out for
    2. let's set out for