aside

a-side · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    To one side; out of the way.

  2. 2.

    A remark made quietly so that only some can hear; a private comment.

  3. 3.

    Except for; besides.

  4. 4.

    In reserve; for later use.

  5. 5.

    **(Theater)** A remark made by an actor to the audience that other characters supposedly cannot hear.

  6. 6.

    Apart from the main topic; as a secondary matter.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    aside from — Except for; apart from.
  • •
    set aside — Reserve; save; annul.
  • •
    put aside — Save; disregard temporarily.
  • •
    step aside — Move out of the way; resign.
  • •
    cast aside — Abandon; reject.
  • •
    brush aside — Dismiss; ignore.
  • •
    joking aside — Speaking seriously.

Related words

See also: apart, besides, side
Synonyms: apart, away, to the side

Etymology

From "a-" (on, in) + "side." Middle English on side.