take aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Lead someone away from others to talk privately
Why “aside”? A body moves to the side, clearing the path or creating private space.
“She took him aside for a quiet word.”
“The coach took Nina aside after practice.”
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Take aside means lead someone away from others to talk privately. Take away means remove something from a place.
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take away
A contrast learners often mix up
Remove something from a place; Buy food to eat elsewhere; Subtract a number
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
Stop doing one thing in order to do something else briefly
take after
Same base verb: take
Resemble a parent or relative
take along
Same base verb: take
Bring someone or something with you
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