aside

[əˈsaɪd]

aside Definition

• 1. to one side; out of the way
• 2. away from one's thoughts or consideration
• 3. a remark made in an undertone so as to be heard by the person addressed only

Using aside: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She stepped aside to let him pass.

• Example

  Aside from the cost, it's a great opportunity.

• Example

  He made an aside to the audience.

aside Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aside

• apart
• away
• off
• besides

Antonyms for aside

• centered
• involved

Phrases with aside

• set/put aside

  to reserve something for a particular purpose

  Example

  I set aside some money for emergencies.

• take aside

  to speak privately to someone

  Example

  I took him aside to discuss the matter.

• aside from

  excluding; except for

  Example

  Aside from the weather, everything was perfect.

Origins of aside

from Old English 'on side', meaning 'to one side'

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Summary: aside in Brief

The term 'aside' [əˈsaɪd] means to one side or out of the way. It can also refer to being away from one's thoughts or consideration. An 'aside' can also be a remark made in an undertone so as to be heard by the person addressed only. Phrases like 'set/put aside' and 'take aside' use 'aside' to denote reserving something or speaking privately to someone, respectively. 'Aside from' is used to mean excluding or except for.