What does ASIDE mean?

Aside

Parts of Speech: noun, adverb, adjective

Definition: As a noun, aside refers to a remark or a piece of dialogue intended for the audience and supposedly not heard by the other characters in the play. As an adverb, it means to one side or out of the way. As an adjective, it means placed or lying on one side.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈsaɪd/; UK: /əˈsʌɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word aside originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word asid, which means "on one side." The noun form of aside was first used in the early 18th century in reference to a stage direction. The adverb form has been in use since the 15th century, while the adjective form has been in use since the late 16th century.

Synonyms: remark, comment, observation, digression, deviation, tangent, excursion

Related Words: abase, aside, ideas, sadie, saids

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: In the play, the characters aside revealed his true intentions to the audience.
• As an adverb: She stepped aside to let the other passengers get off the bus first.
• As an adjective: The aside table was placed next to the sofa.