aside
Translation
to one side, apart, separately
Examples
He pulled me aside to speak to me.
He pulled me aside to speak to me.
She set some money aside for her holiday.
She set some money aside for her holiday.
Joking aside, we need to be serious.
Joking aside, we need to be serious.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) to one side He pulled me aside to speak to me.
((phrase)) apart from (sth.) Joking aside, we need to be serious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apart, separately; Antonyms: together, centrally
Etymology
From Middle English 'on side'. The 'a-' prefix means 'on'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting something 'to the side' of your main focus.