aside
Translation
aside, to one side, apart
Examples
He stepped aside to let her pass.
He stepped aside to let her pass.
She set some money aside for a new car.
She set some money aside for a new car.
Jokes aside, we need to be serious.
Jokes aside, we need to be serious.
Grammar Patterns
[verb] aside to move to one side He stepped aside to let her pass.
set sth. aside to save something for later She set some money aside for a new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apart, separately; Antonyms: together
Etymology
From the prefix 'a-' (on) and 'side'. Literally 'on the side'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting something 'a side' — on the side.