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aside

/əˈsaɪd/

asideadverb

/əˈsaɪd/

Definitions

To or toward the side.

She stepped aside to let him pass.

Out of mind or consideration.

Put your worries aside for now.

Synonyms

out of the way

to one side

Antonyms

at the forefront

front and center

into the way

straight ahead

asidenoun

asides

/əˈsaɪd/

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

on-topic remark

direct address

public statement

main dialogue