move aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Step out of the way to let someone or something pass
Why “aside”? Someone moves away from a path, group, role, or task. This creates space for another person or a private moment.
“Move aside, please.”
“The driver moved aside for the ambulance.”
Don't confuse with
Move aside means step out of the way to let someone or something pass. Move around means live in many different places over time.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
move around
A contrast learners often mix up
Live in many different places over time
draw aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
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
Move to one side, usually to make space
move ahead
Same base verb: move
Begin or continue with a plan
move along
Same base verb: move
Continue forward, often when asked by an official
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