a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
Used in a Sentence
aside
How to use aside in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for aside.
Editorial note
Yes, Stallman's a loon - although as an aside I think that every good movement needs its loons.
Examples4
Definitions8
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of aside gathered in one view.
a message that departs from the main subject
on or to one side; "step aside"; "stood aside to let him pass"; "threw the book aside"; "put her sewing aside when he entered"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for aside.
noun
a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
noun
a message that departs from the main subject
See also: digression, excursus, divagation, parenthesis
adverb
on or to one side; "step aside"; "stood aside to let him pass"; "threw the book aside"; "put her sewing aside when he entered"
adverb
out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts); "brush the objections aside"; "pushed all doubts away"
See also: away
adverb
not taken into account or excluded from consideration; "these problems apart, the country is doing well"; "all joking aside, I think you're crazy"
See also: apart
adverb
in a different direction; "turn aside"; "turn away one's face"; "glanced away"
See also: away
adverb
placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose; "had a feeling of being set apart"; "quality sets it apart"; "a day set aside for relaxing"
See also: apart
adverb
in reserve; not for immediate use; "started setting aside money to buy a car"; "put something by for her old age"; "has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day"
Example sentences
Yes, Stallman's a loon - although as an aside I think that every good movement needs its loons.
* After telling that coworker that he is considering telling HR about racism in his group, "Steve" takes him aside for a 1-1 meeting.
One of the rather interesting side issues in this whole debate has been how casually the rights of foreigners are tossed aside as secondary to those of american citizens.
But, exclusivity aside, the value of the photo also has nothing to do with how much it cost the photographer to take each shot at the margin, and it has nothing to do with the cost to make each marginal sale.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use aside in a sentence?
Yes, Stallman's a loon - although as an aside I think that every good movement needs its loons.
What does aside mean?
a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
What part of speech is aside?
aside is commonly used as noun, adverb.