set aside — to save or keep something for a particular purpose or time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to save or keep something for a particular purpose or time
Pronunciation (IPA): /set əˈsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom set aside the biggest piece of cake for my dad, but he's on a diet!
- The company sets aside 10% of its profits for employee bonuses.
- I set aside my fear of spiders and became a nature photographer.
set aside
VERB[/set əˈsaɪd/]
to save or keep something for a particular purpose or time
She decided to set aside a small jar of coins each week for her dream trip.
Set aside what you need, then decide with those beside!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'set aside' originates from Old English 'settan' (meaning 'to place' or 'to put') combined with 'aside,' which derives from Old English 'on sidan' (meaning 'to the side'). Together, these elements form a phrasal verb meaning 'to place to one side' or 'to reserve.'
Breakdown
set (Old English 'settan': to place, to put) + aside (Old English 'on sidan': to the side, away from the main position). The combination creates a phrasal verb expressing the action of placing something separately or reserving it.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom set aside the biggest piece of cake for my dad, but he's on a diet!”
“The company sets aside 10% of its profits for employee bonuses.”
“I set aside my fear of spiders and became a nature photographer.”
“She set aside her phone during dinner, but kept looking at where it was every five minutes.”
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