aside

/əˈsaɪd/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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