In theatre, an aside is a quick comment a character makes to the audience. Other characters cannot hear it. It helps the audience understand the character's thoughts or secrets.
The actor spoke an aside to the audience.
She whispered an aside during the play.
An aside is a comment that is not the main point. People use it to share small thoughts or notes during a talk or conversation.
He made an aside about the weather.
Her aside did not fit the main talk.
To aside something means to move it away from the main place or activity. People do this to focus on something else or to keep it safe for now.
She aside the book to call her friend.
Please aside your work for a moment.
To aside money or things means to keep them for later use. You do not use or spend them now but save them for the future.
They aside money for their holiday.
Put aside your toys after playing.
Aside means to one side or out of the way. It shows where something or someone moves, usually not blocking the path.
He stepped aside to let her pass.
Move aside and wait here.
An aside can mean a quiet or secret comment. It's not said loudly but shared softly, often only for some people to hear.
She made an aside about his idea.
He spoke an aside to his friend.
