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

Reserve

Something is kept separate and available for a future purpose.

Ignoring

A thought, feeling, person, or objection is ignored or rejected.

Side Step

Someone moves away from a path, group, role, or task. This creates space for another person or a private moment.

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Sink In particle aside shown through its meaning patterns