aside
/əˈsaɪd/
adverb
- To one side; out of the way.
- Please move aside so others can pass.
- She pulled the curtain aside to look out the window.
- He set his book aside and stood up.
- Used to indicate something is being ignored or not considered for a moment.
- Joking aside, we really need to finish this project.
- Financial concerns aside, the plan is excellent.
- All kidding aside, I think you did a great job.
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noun
- A remark that is not part of the main conversation, often made quietly or to oneself.
- She whispered an aside to her friend during the meeting.
- His comment was just an aside, not meant for everyone to hear.
- During the play, the actor made a funny aside to the audience.
- A short passage in a book, speech, or movie that is not directly part of the main story or argument.
- The author includes an aside about the history of the city.
- The movie has a humorous aside that breaks the tension.
- In his speech, he gave an aside about his childhood.
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