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side
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toward the side and away from the main path
- He gently pushed the chair aside to make space for the guests.
- The children moved aside as the parade passed by.
- She set her bag aside before sitting down.
- He stepped aside to let the car pass.
- She cleared the clutter off the table and pushed it aside.
3
into a private or secluded space, apart from others
- The teacher took the student aside to discuss the issue.
- They slipped aside to share a private joke.
- The manager called the employee aside for a quick chat.
- The detective took the witness aside to ask sensitive questions.
- She pulled her friend aside to share the exciting news in private.
4
away from the present conversation or consideration
- Minor errors aside, the report was excellent.
- Technicalities aside, the plan is solid.
- Personal feelings aside, the decision makes sense.
- Politics aside, the real issue is funding.
- All jokes aside, we need to focus now.
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