Synonyms

  set off (to leave, start a journey, or trip): They set off for Paris. set out (to leave and start a journey): Columbus set out to find a new route to India and discovered North America. set forth literary (to start a journey or trip): The astronauts set forth …

run (to move very fast using your legs): He ran across the road. jog (to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise): I jog four miles a day. race (to move very fast): Jane raced up the stairs. The ambulance raced down the street. sprint (to move very fast for …

  quiet (without much noise or activity): Be quiet! You’ll wake the baby. The streets are quite quiet today. silent (completely quiet): Everyone left, and the room was silent. calm (quiet and peaceful): The city is calm again after the revolt was quelled. peaceful (calm and free from disturbance): It’s …

  old (having lived or existed for a long time): He is now an old man. My old car consumes a lot of gasoline. aged (very old):  He had to look after his aged father. elderly (a polite word for old): The elderly are eligible for financial assistance. no spring chicken …

new (recently bought; made; not used before): This is my new jacket. Did you buy your laptop new or second-hand? brand new (completely new): Jake just bought a brand new car. fresh (new or different): I need a fresh sheet of paper. She is full of fresh ideas. novel (new, unusual or …