How do you use "aside" in a sentence?

She stepped aside to let them pass. Aside from the weather, it was a perfect holiday. He set aside some money for emergencies.

aside

Q: What does "aside" mean?

To one side; a remark made quietly or privately Aside means to one side or out of the way. It is often used in phrases like 'set aside' (save for later), 'put aside' (ignore temporarily), or 'aside from' (except for). As a noun, it refers to a remark spoken quietly, especially in theatre when a character speaks to the audience.

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Meaning: To one side; a remark made quietly or privately

在旁边，除...之外

a un lado, aparte

わきに、〜は別として

옆으로, ~을 제외하면

Aside means to one side or out of the way. It is often used in phrases like 'set aside' (save for later), 'put aside' (ignore temporarily), or 'aside from' (except for). As a noun, it refers to a remark spoken quietly, especially in theatre when a character speaks to the audience.

aside意思是在一边或让开。它常用于'set aside'（留作以后用）、'put aside'（暂时忽略）或'aside from'（除了）等短语中。作为名词，它指小声说的话，尤其是在戏剧中角色对观众说的独白。

Aside significa a un lado o fuera del camino. A menudo se usa en frases como 'set aside' (guardar para después), 'put aside' (ignorar temporalmente), o 'aside from' (excepto por). Como sustantivo, se refiere a un comentario hecho en voz baja, especialmente en teatro cuando un personaje habla al público.

asideは片側に、または邪魔にならないようにという意味です。「set aside」（後のために取っておく）、「put aside」（一時的に無視する）、「aside from」（〜を除いて）などのフレーズでよく使われます。名詞としては、特に演劇で登場人物が観客に向かって話すときの、静かに話される発言を指します。

aside는 한쪽으로 또는 비켜서라는 뜻입니다. 'set aside'(나중을 위해 따로 두다), 'put aside'(일시적으로 무시하다), 'aside from'(~을 제외하고)과 같은 구문에서 자주 사용됩니다. 명사로는 조용히 하는 발언을 뜻하며, 특히 연극에서 등장인물이 관객에게 하는 말을 가리킵니다.

Examples

She stepped aside to let them pass.
她让到一边让他们通过。
Ella se hizo a un lado para dejarlos pasar.
彼女は彼らを通すために脇に寄りました。
그녀는 그들이 지나갈 수 있도록 옆으로 비켜섰습니다.
Aside from the weather, it was a perfect holiday.
除了天气之外，这是一个完美的假期。
Aparte del clima, fueron unas vacaciones perfectas.
天気を除けば、完璧な休暇でした。
날씨를 제외하면 완벽한 휴가였습니다.
He set aside some money for emergencies.
他留出了一些钱以备紧急情况。
Él apartó algo de dinero para emergencias.
彼は緊急時のためにお金を取っておきました。
그는 비상시를 위해 돈을 따로 모아두었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle English, compound of 'a-' (on) + 'side'. First recorded in the 14th century meaning 'to or on one side'. The theatrical sense of 'a remark spoken so the audience can hear but other characters cannot' dates from the 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal