take aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Lead someone away from others to talk privately
Why “aside”? Someone moves away from a path, group, role, or task. This creates space for another person or a private moment.
“She took him aside for a quiet word.”
“The coach took Nina aside after practice.”
Don't confuse with
Take aside means lead someone away from others to talk privately. Take away means remove something from a place.
Test yourself
“She took him aside for a quiet word.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
take away
A contrast learners often mix up
Remove something from a place; Buy food to eat elsewhere; Subtract a number; Learn or remember an important idea from an experience
draw aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
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
turn aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Move to one side, usually to make space
take after
Same base verb: take
Resemble a parent or relative
take along
Same base verb: take
Bring someone or something with you
Sink In — iOS & Android
Practice “take aside” in Sink In
Drill “take aside” and 1,300+ other phrasal verbs with spaced repetition, organised by the particle patterns that connect them.
- Learn the pattern behind dozens of verbs at once — not one-off translations.
- Spaced repetition (SM-2) brings each meaning back right before you forget.
- Four practice modes train recall and discrimination, not just recognition.
