If something's aside, it's not in the middle of things — it's off to the side, either literally or figuratively, as with the papers and books you push aside on the couch, to make room to sit.

1. on or to one side; to or at a short distance away. 2. away from one's thoughts or consideration: to put one's cares aside. 3. in reserve; in a separate place, as for safekeeping: to put some money aside. …

ASIDE meaning: 1. on or to one side: 2. If you put or set aside money, you save it for a particular purpose: 3…. Learn more.

You use aside to indicate that you have finished talking about something, or that you are leaving it out of your discussion, and that you are about to talk about something else.

Definition of aside adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of ASIDE is to or toward the side. How to use aside in a sentence.

Mar 13, 2026 · aside (not comparable) To or on one side so as to be out of the way. Move aside, please, so that these people can come through.

Aside definition: To or toward the side.

Out of one's thoughts, consideration, or regard; away; off: as, to lay aside one's animosity; to put one's cares aside. So as not to be heard by some one present: chiefly a dramatic use.

If something's aside, it's not in the middle of things — it's off to the side, either literally or figuratively, as with the papers and books you push aside on the couch, to make room to sit.