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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

  • (..) and he can't get up. Grandpa... Dad, open the door. Open the door, please. I'm going to push the door open. It'll hit you, Dad. Move aside. I'm going to push the door open. Why do you do this to yourself? Who told you to come in? - What happened to him? - Give me the key. Get out! (..)
    2011 A Separation