put aside
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle aside
Meanings
Save for a specific purpose
Why “aside”? Move it to one side so it stays available for later.
“I put aside some money for emergencies.”
“Nina put aside two tickets for her parents.”
“We've put aside a small fund for the kids' education.”
Ignore or set a feeling aside
Why “aside”? Push the thought, feeling, or objection out of the main line of attention.
“Let's put our differences aside.”
“Put your anger aside and listen.”
“Put aside any frustration and listen carefully.”
Don't confuse with
Put aside means save for a specific purpose. Put through means connect someone by phone.
Put aside means save for a specific purpose. Put away means save money for later.
Put aside means save for a specific purpose. Put off means delay or postpone.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
put away
A contrast learners often mix up
Return something to its proper place; Save money for later; Send someone to prison or a mental hospital; Save money for the future
put off
A contrast learners often mix up
Delay or postpone; Discourage or repel; Postpone to another time
put through
A contrast learners often mix up
Connect someone by phone; Cause someone to experience difficulty; Pay for someone's education
brush aside
Same aside pattern: ignoring
Refuse to consider an objection or warning
cast aside
Same aside pattern: ignoring
Reject someone or something that you no longer want
lay aside
Same aside pattern: reserve
Save money or items for future use
leave aside
Same aside pattern: ignoring
Set a topic aside temporarily to focus on something else
push aside
Same aside pattern: ignoring
Refuse to consider feelings or thoughts
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