Phrasal verb
put aside
Meanings
To save or reserve something for later use.
To move something to one side or away so it is not in the way.
To stop considering a feeling, disagreement, or issue for the moment.
Definition
To put aside something means to set it apart for later use or to stop thinking about it for a while.
To put aside means to place something away so it is not in the way, or to reserve it for later. It can also mean to save something such as time or money for a specific purpose. In conversations, it may mean to stop focusing on a feeling, argument, or disagreement so you can move forward.
Examples
- I put aside a little time each evening to practice speaking.
- Can you put aside those bags so we can sit down?
- She put aside her frustration and listened carefully.
- They put aside enough ingredients to make a second batch tomorrow.
Common mistake
Learners often say "put apart" instead of the correct phrasal verb "put aside."
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.