Particle guide

Phrasal verbs with aside

The particle aside starts from one core idea — to one side, away from the main path or focus. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.

14 phrasal verbs · 3 meaning groups

The meaning map of aside

Reserve

Move it to one side so it stays available for later.

lay aside put aside set aside

Ignoring

Push the thought, feeling, or objection out of the main line of attention.

brush aside cast aside leave aside push aside put aside set aside sweep aside

Side Step

A body moves to the side, clearing the path or creating private space.

draw aside move aside stand aside step aside take aside turn aside

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