Synonyms for Aside
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "aside"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like apart, away, by can replace "aside" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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