draw aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
Why “aside”? A body moves to the side, clearing the path or creating private space.
“She drew him aside for a quiet word.”
“The nurse drew my sister aside in the hallway.”
Don't confuse with
Draw aside means take someone gently to one side for a private word. Draw away means move ahead of competitors by extending the lead.
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draw away
A contrast learners often mix up
Move ahead of competitors by extending the lead
move aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Step out of the way to let someone or something pass
stand aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Move out of the way or step down from a role
step aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Move to one side, or resign from a role
take aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Lead someone away from others to talk privately
turn aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Stop doing one thing in order to do something else briefly
draw back
Same base verb: draw
Move yourself away in hesitation
draw forth
Same base verb: draw
Pull or coax something into view
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