lay aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Save money or items for future use
Why “aside”? Something is kept separate and available for a future purpose.
“They laid aside some money for their children's future.”
“She laid aside two chairs for late guests.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
put aside
Same aside pattern: reserve
Save for a specific purpose; Ignore or set a feeling aside
set aside
Same aside pattern: reserve
Save something for a particular purpose; Decide to ignore feelings or differences for a moment; Decide that an earlier court decision no longer applies
lay by
Same base verb: lay
Store something for use at a later time
lay down
Same base verb: lay
Put something carefully onto a flat surface; State a rule or principle clearly; Sacrifice or give up something, especially one's life
lay off
Same base verb: lay
Dismiss employees from a job
lay on
Same base verb: lay
Place a duty or charge on someone; Provide or supply something for an event
lay out
Same base verb: lay
Spread or arrange items so they can be seen
lay over
Same base verb: lay
Stay somewhere for a short time during a longer journey
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