aside
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/əˈsaɪd/
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/əˈsaɪd/
to the side; away from the main area
Please step aside so others can pass.
kept for future use
We put money aside for emergencies.
except for one thing
Bad weather aside, the trip was great.
words spoken by an actor to the audience only
The actor's aside revealed his secret thoughts.
a quiet comment not meant for all to hear
She whispered an aside about the loud music.
a comment not related to the main topic
That was just an aside; let's return to the main point.