- to one side; out of the way
- She pulled the curtain aside.
- Stand aside and let these people pass.
- He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice.
- (figurative) Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits.
- All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored).
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- to be used later
- We set aside some money for repairs.
- (after nouns) used to say that except for one thing, something is true
- Money worries aside, things are going well.
Word OriginMiddle English (originally on side): from a, ‘to, towards’ and side.
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