aside

CEFRB2

/əˈsaɪd/

adverb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    To one side or away from the main place or subject.

  2. 02

    noun

    A short comment spoken so others cannot hear.

Examples

  • Aside from his salary, he receives money from investments.

  • I tossed the book aside and got up.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Excluded from consideration.

  2. Not in perfect symmetry; distorted laterally, especially of the human body.

  3. To or on one side so as to be out of the way.

More examples

In context

  • Looks aside, she is very good-natured.

  • Move aside, please, so that these people can come through.

  • joking aside

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English aside, asyde, a-side, oside, from Middle English on side, from Old English on sīdan (literally “on (the) side (of)”), equivalent to a- + side. Compare beside.