aside

UK
/əˈsaɪd/
US
/əˈsaɪd/

Translations

asideadverb
UK
/əˈsaɪd/
US
/əˈsaɪd/
Synonyms
out of the way
to one side
Antonyms
at the forefront
front and center
into the way
straight ahead
asidenoun
asides
pl
UK
/əˈsaɪd/
US
/əˈsaɪd/
Antonyms
on-topic remark
direct address
public statement
main dialogue

Definitions

asideadverb
To or toward the side.
She stepped aside to let him pass.
Out of mind or consideration.
Put your worries aside for now.
asidenoun
A remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters.
The actor delivered an aside to the audience, revealing his true intentions.
A remark, often made in a low voice, that is not intended to be heard by everyone present.
I tried to ignore my mother's whispered asides.
A remark or comment that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion.
During the meeting, she made an aside about her recent vacation.