noun
a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
noun
a message that departs from the main subject
Synonyms
adverb
on or to one side
Examples
- step aside
- stood aside to let him pass
- threw the book aside
- put her sewing aside when he entered
adverb
out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
Synonyms
Examples
- brush the objections aside
- pushed all doubts away
adverb
not taken into account or excluded from consideration
Synonyms
Examples
- these problems apart, the country is doing well
- all joking aside, I think you're crazy
adverb
in a different direction
Synonyms
Examples
- turn aside
- turn away one's face
- glanced away
adverb
placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose
Synonyms
Examples
- had a feeling of being set apart
- quality sets it apart
- a day set aside for relaxing
adverb
in reserve
Synonyms
Examples
- not for immediate use
- started setting aside money to buy a car
- put something by for her old age
- has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day