Aside: meaning, definitions and examples

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aside

[ əˈsaɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in conversation

a remark that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion

Synonyms

comment, digression, remark

Examples of usage

She made an interesting aside about her travels.
As an aside, I wanted to mention that the meeting has been rescheduled.

^{Context #2}

theater

a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters

Synonyms

apart, monologue, soliloquy

Examples of usage

The actor delivered a witty aside directly to the audience.
Her aside revealed the true intentions of the character.

^{Context #3}

informal

to one side; out of the way

Synonyms

apart, away, to the side

Examples of usage

He pushed the books aside and sat down.
She set the papers aside to deal with later.

Translations

Translations of the word "aside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de lado

de parte
à parte

🇮🇳 तरफ

🇩🇪 beiseite

🇮🇩 di samping

🇺🇦 убік

🇵🇱 na bok

🇯🇵 わきに (wakini)

🇫🇷 de côté

🇪🇸 a un lado

de lado
aparte

🇹🇷 bir kenara

🇰🇷 옆에 (yeope)

🇸🇦 جانبا

🇨🇿 stranou

🇸🇰 bokom

🇨🇳 旁边 (pángbiān)

🇸🇮 na stran

🇮🇸 til hliðar

🇰🇿 жаққа

🇬🇪 გვერდზე

🇦🇿 kənara

🇲🇽 a un lado

de lado
aparte

Word origin

The word 'aside' originated from Middle English in the late 14th century, combining the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in' with 'side' meaning 'flank or the direction of the north'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a remark made by a person that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion, as well as a theatrical term for a character's private words spoken to the audience. The adverbial sense of 'aside' meaning 'to one side' or 'out of the way' developed later.