aside
English meaning: Aside
Definition
Aside means to or on one side, away from the main place.
Example
“She stepped aside to let them pass.”
Another example: “She set aside a little money each month for a holiday.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adverb meaning to one side ('step aside', 'put money aside'), and a noun for a quiet remark not meant for everyone ('he said in an aside'). Common in everyday speech and in theatre. Note the phrase 'aside from' (= apart from).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'a-' (on) plus 'side', meaning to the side.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- step aside
- set aside
- put aside
- brush aside
- aside from
Word Forms
aside (adv/n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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