English to English
aside
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noun (n)
- a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a message that departs from the main subject(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- Something spoken aside; as, a remark made by a stageplayer which the other players are not supposed to hear.(noun)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- on or to one side(adv.all)Example:
Step aside.
Stood aside to let him pass.
Threw the book aside.
Put her sewing aside when he entered.
source: wordnet30 - out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)(adv.all)Example:
Brush the objections aside.
source: wordnet30 - not taken into account or excluded from consideration(adv.all)Example:
All joking aside, I think you're crazy.
source: wordnet30 - in a different direction(adv.all)Example:
Turn aside.
source: wordnet30 - placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose(adv.all)Example:
A day set aside for relaxing.
source: wordnet30 - in reserve; not for immediate use(adv.all)Example:
Started setting aside money to buy a car.
source: wordnet30 - 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
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