aside

Meanings

• Adverb

  1. Moved or placed to one side; out of the way.

  - "He placed the vase aside."
  - "Let's discuss this matter aside."
  - "Put your coat aside before entering the room."

• Adverb

  2. In a private conversation or aside from the main topic.

  - "They had a heated argument aside."
  - "Let's talk aside for a moment."
  - "Aside from the main topic, how did you enjoy the movie?"

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsaɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1250035"

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Synonyms

side note , sidebar

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aside
abide , beside , decide , hide , ride , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of aside that leads to same result
aside , asides , aside from , set-aside , set-asides , step aside , stepped aside , stepping aside , steps aside , brush aside , brushed aside , brushes aside , brushing aside , cast aside , casting aside , casts aside , joking aside , laid aside , lay aside , laying aside , lays aside

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'out of the way' in Old English 'asidan,' from 'aside,' meaning 'at one side.'

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Trivia

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1. Aside is a homonym for the word 'aside,' which means 'a part of a play spoken by an actor to another actor offstage or to himself.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Off to the side: A phrase that means moving or placing something out of the way or in a secondary position.

2. Aside from: A phrase that means excluding something from consideration or discussion.

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Culture

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Aside has been used extensively in literature and art to represent different meanings. In literature, it can be used to describe a character's actions or thoughts, such as moving something out of the way or having a private conversation. In art, it can symbolize separation or isolation.

How to Memorize "aside"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine moving an object to the side or having a private conversation with someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aside' with the idea of moving something out of the way or having a private conversation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Sit In Docks' to remember the definition 'out of the way'.

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