Aside

/əˈsaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A remark or comment made as if by a character in a play that is not heard by other characters.
The actor delivered an aside that made the audience laugh.
A side issue or comment that is not central to the main topic.
Her aside about the weather was amusing, but it was tangential to the discussion.
adverb
To one side; out of the way.
She stepped aside to let the bus pass.
In reserve; in addition; as a separate topic.
Aside from his regular duties, he also manages the social media accounts.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'à part', meaning 'to one side'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

put aside:
To set something down temporarily.
set aside:
To reserve or not consider something at the moment.
aside comment:
A remark made not intended to be part of the main discussion.

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Slang Meanings

A secret or informal remark made privately.
He gave me the scoop aside during lunch.
A distraction from the main topic.
Let's not get into that aside, we need to focus on the task.