English dictionary

aside

/@/'s/aI/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a message that departs from the main subject

noun.communication

Synonyms digression divagation excursus parenthesis

Source: WordNet 3.0
Something spoken aside; as, a remark made by a stageplayer which the other players are not supposed to hear.

noun

Source: webster1913

on or to one side

adv.all

Examples
Step aside.

Stood aside to let him pass.

Threw the book aside.

Put her sewing aside when he entered.

Source: WordNet 3.0
out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

adv.all

Examples
Brush the objections aside.

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not taken into account or excluded from consideration

adv.all

Examples
All joking aside, I think you're crazy.

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in a different direction

adv.all

Examples
Turn aside.

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placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose

adv.all

Examples
A day set aside for relaxing.

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in reserve; not for immediate use

adv.all

Examples
Started setting aside money to buy a car.

Source: WordNet 3.0
On, or to, one side; out of a straight line, course, or direction; at a little distance from the rest; out of the way; apart.

adverb

Source: webster1913