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əˈsaɪd Adverb Bre Pulled Curtain Stand People Pass

Word aside
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / əˈsaɪd / NAmE / əˈsaɪd /
Example
  • she pulled the curtain aside.
  • stand aside and let these people pass.
  • he took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice.
  • leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits.
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aside

(adverb)BrE / əˈsaɪd / NAmE / əˈsaɪd /
  1. to one side; out of the way
    • She pulled the curtain aside.
    • Stand aside and let these people pass.
    • He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice.
    • Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits.
    • All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored).
  2. to be used later
    • We set aside some money for repairs.
  3. used after nouns to say that except for one thing, something is true
    • Money worries aside, things are going well.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English (originally on side): from a, ‘to, towards’ and side.
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