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aside
The adverbial use suggests a physical or metaphorical shift in position to clear a path or avoid an obstacle. It carries a sense of intentionality, whether the movement is a polite gesture to allow others passage or a strategic withdrawal from a situation.
As a noun, the term originates from theatrical conventions where a character breaks the fourth wall. In everyday conversation, this has evolved to describe a brief, confidential diversion from the main topic, often functioning as a parenthetical remark that provides secret context or a private opinion.
Meanings
To a side position, often to avoid interference or to create a separation.
A remark made by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters.
Examples
Please stand aside so the doctor can get through.
I will pull the car aside to let the traffic pass.
The protagonist spoke an aside about his secret plan.
She made a sarcastic aside to her friend during the lecture.
Just a quick aside before we return to the main topic.
Keep those documents aside for the audit next week.
The knight kept his shield aside while resting by the fire.
Phrasal Verbs
set aside
to reserve something for a particular purpose or to ignore a disagreement to achieve a goal
put aside
to save money or time for future use, or to dismiss a feeling or difference
push aside
to move something or someone out of the way, or to ignore an idea or emotion
step aside
to move out of the way or to resign from a position to let someone else take over