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aside

Definition

  • noun: a comment spoken by a character in a play that is heard by the audience but is supposedly not heard by other characters on stage
  • noun: an utterance meant to be inaudible to someone
  • adverb: to or toward the side
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: apart, off, away

Examples

  • Dangerous appearances 'aside', these animals are really very gentle and friendly. [=these animals are friendly despite their dangerous appearances]

  • In his speech he mentioned her contributions almost as an 'aside', despite the fact that she was the one who came up with the idea originally.

  • The movie has been praised by most people, 'aside from' a few critics who have called its happy ending trite and predictable.

Movie quotes

  • (..) But you have some strength in you,my dear Hobbit. What happened,Gandalf? -Why didn't you meet us? -I am sorry,Frodo. I was delayed. A friendship with Saruman is not lightly thrown aside. One ill turn deserves another. It is over. Embrace the power of the Ring... ...or embrace your own destruction! (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring