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aside

Pronunciation: [əˈsaɪd]

Word

Learn how to use aside in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “position”

(adverb) when something is placed or moved a little to the side or away from something else. If you put a toy aside, you are not using it right now but keeping it nearby.

Example

She set the book aside to focus on her homework.

Example

He didn’t move the backpack aside; it was still blocking the door.

Example

Can you put your phone aside while we talk?

Context: “theater”

(noun) a comment made by a character in a play that is heard by the audience but not by the other characters. It’s like a secret thought that the character shares just with the audience.

Example

The actor delivered a clever aside that made the audience laugh.

Example

There were no asides in that serious scene, making it all the more intense.

Example

Did you notice the aside that the character made during the play?

Context: “conversation”

(noun) a remark or comment made in a conversation that is not very important or is just mentioned briefly. It’s like a side note that is interesting but not the main point.

Example

He made an interesting aside about his trip to the mountains.

Example

Her asides about the movie didn’t really add anything to the discussion.

Example

Can I hear the aside you mentioned during our chat?

How to pronounce aside

Pronunciation: [əˈsaɪd]

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