Niwantha
Is this a correct use of the word "embark" ?? Dear friends Have I used the word "embark" correctly in the following sentence? If not, what are the other possible ways to express same? I wish you all the very best for whatever the journey that your are going to embark post the exam. Thanks & regards Niwantha
Sep 14, 2014 9:03 AM
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It should be "I wish you all the very best for whatever journey you may embark on after the exam." No one would write or speak like this now. It is just too old-fashioned. Most people would just say,"All the best!" Regarding "embark", the correct usage is "to embark on a journey".
September 14, 2014
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You embark (up)on a journey, but your sentence uses "embark... a journey", which is why it sounds unnatural. "Post the exam" is also a very unnatural time-clause. The "-bark" part of "embark" literally means a small ship. So by using "embark", you are giving the other person a sailing analogy. Keep that in mind when using words like this.
September 14, 2014
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