Meaning of 'aside'

adverb

placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose

Synonyms: apart

adverb

in a different direction

Example: "turn aside"

Synonyms: away

noun

a message that departs from the main subject

Synonyms: digression

noun

a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage

adverb

not taken into account or excluded from consideration

Synonyms: apart

adverb

in reserve

Synonyms: away by

adverb

on or to one side

Example: "step aside"

adverb

out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

Example: "brush the objections aside"

Synonyms: away