Aside Definition & Meaning
aside
- adverb
- on or to one side; "step aside"; "stood aside to let him pass"; "threw the book aside"; "put her sewing aside when he entered"
- out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts); "brush the objections aside"; "pushed all doubts away"
- not taken into account or excluded from consideration; "these problems apart, the country is doing well"; "all joking aside, I think you're crazy"
- in a different direction; "turn aside"; "turn away one's face"; "glanced away"
- placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose; "had a feeling of being set apart"; "quality sets it apart"; "a day set aside for relaxing"
- in reserve; not for immediate use; "started setting aside money to buy a car"; "put something by for her old age"; "has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day"
- noun
- a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
- a message that departs from the main subject
"Aside" in song lyrics
See how aside is used in real songs:
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"Help 'em aside"
Aceyalone — The Hurt -
"Until the day she leaned forward, grinned and pulled the nurse aside"
Aesop Rock — No Regrets -
"You work regardless put it aside"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — I'm A Junkie
Words that rhyme with aside
Usage tips for "aside"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "aside" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for aside to find words that pair well.
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