aside

adverb
UK: /əˈsaɪd/
US: /əˈsaɪd/

  1. To one side; out of the way.

    1. Please step aside so I can see. [ ] [ ]
    2. The table was pushed aside to create more space for dancing. [ ] [ ]

  2. In reserve; for future use or a particular purpose.

    1. I keep some money aside for emergencies. [ ] [ ]
    2. They set aside a portion of their profits to invest in new equipment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

apart away by digression
aside noun

  1. A remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.

    1. He made an aside to the audience. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor delivered the aside with a wink and a sly grin. [ ] [ ]

  2. A remark not directly related to the main topic of discussion; a digression.

    1. He made a quick aside about his vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her presentation included a humorous aside about office politics. [ ] [ ]
aside transitive-verb

  1. To move or turn to one side.

    1. He aside to let her pass. [ ] [ ]
    2. She aside from the crowd. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put or set something aside; reserve.

    1. The company aside funds for research. [ ] [ ]
    2. We aside some time each week to spend with family. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aside" in English means: To one side; out of the way., In reserve; for future use or a particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "aside" is /əˈsaɪd/ in British English and /əˈsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aside": apart, away, by, digression.

Example usage of "aside": "Please step aside so I can see.". More examples on the page.