aside - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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side

toward the side and away from the main pathtoward the side and away from the main path

Examples

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.

Synonyms

off aside apart away

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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.

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2

into a reserved state, kept apart for future use

She set some money aside for emergencies.
Put a portion of the dough aside for later baking.
The company set funds aside for future expansion.
She set some savings aside for her vacation.
Please put those documents aside for now.

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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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