How to Use "Aside" with Example Sentences

aside (adv): to one side; out of the way

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Used with verbs:

"She took me aside for a private talk."
(took, grabbed, pulled)

"Lay the books aside that you aren't reading."
(lay, put, set, toss)

"She shoved us aside as she walked through the crowd."
(shoved, pushed)

"Please step aside to make room for the police."
(step, stand)

Used with nouns:

"They put aside some savings just in case of an emergency."
(savings, money, funds)

"Can you set aside some time for this project?"
(time)

"They set aside their differences and tried to work together."
(differences, problems)