aside — to or on one side; away from the main position
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to or on one side; away from the main position
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher told the noisy students to step aside while she explained the math problem.
- He set aside his pride and asked his little sister for help with the video game.
- Aside from pizza, what else should we order for the party?
aside
ADVERB[/əˈsaɪd/]
to or on one side; away from the main position
She pulled her friend aside to whisper an urgent secret away from the crowd.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'on side', meaning 'to the side' or 'to one side'. From the 16th century onward, it became established as a theatrical term referring to dialogue spoken by a character directly to the audience.
Breakdown
a- (to, toward) + side (lateral direction). The 'a-' prefix derives from Old English prepositions indicating direction or position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher told the noisy students to step aside while she explained the math problem.”
“He set aside his pride and asked his little sister for help with the video game.”
“Aside from pizza, what else should we order for the party?”
“She whispered an aside to her friend: 'Did you see his weird dance moves?'”
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