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a·side

aside

 
pronunciation:
saId
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: When you move aside, you move onto or toward the side.
As the big man came toward us with his two huge dogs, we moved aside.
definition 2: When you put something aside, you put it away or move it toward a separate place. If you stand aside, you stand at some distance away from other people or things.
Tina's little sister pushed her potatoes aside and ate her chicken.Lucas stood aside while his parents talked to his teacher.
definition 3: When you put bad feelings aside, you try to forget about them.
Dawn and Keshia decided to put their anger aside and be friends again.Kenny's mom was trying to put her worry aside, but she was afraid because it was late and he hadn't come home yet.