aside

To one side, where something does not block the way or remain in the main area.

• Please step aside.
• She pushed the curtain aside and looked outside.
• He moved aside to let the nurse pass.

Similar words: to one side

Common phrases: step aside, move aside, push something aside

Without considering a particular thing when discussing or deciding something.

• Joking aside, we need a plan.
• She set her doubts aside and agreed.
• Personal differences aside, they work well together.

How to use it: something aside (Cost aside, this is the best option.)

Common phrases: joking aside, set something aside, put something aside

A short comment that adds information but is not part of the main subject.

• She added a brief aside about her dog.
• As an aside, the building once housed a school.
• His speech included several amusing asides.

Similar words: comment, remark

Common phrases: brief aside, as an aside, humorous aside

In a separate place, kept so you can use it later.

• I put some bread aside for you.
• She sets a little money aside each week.
• Have you kept any time aside for questions?

How to use it: put something aside for something (We put money aside for our holiday.)

Common phrases: put something aside, set something aside, save something aside

Leaving a particular thing out of what you are discussing or judging.

• Cost aside, the house is perfect.
• Politics aside, I like her ideas.
• Their differences aside, the two teams share the same goal.

How to use it: something aside (The weather aside, we had a lovely holiday.)

Common phrases: cost aside, jokes aside, politics aside