Definition of aside

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • aside is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • aside is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • aside is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of aside


  • out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) (adverb)

    Examples

    1. brush the objections aside

    Synonyms

    1. away
  • in a different direction (adverb)

    Examples

    1. turn aside

    Synonyms

    1. away
  • placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose (adverb)

    Examples

    1. a day set aside for relaxing

    Synonyms

    1. apart
  • not taken into account or excluded from consideration (adverb)

    Examples

    1. all joking aside, I think you're crazy

    Synonyms

    1. apart
  • in reserve; not for immediate use (adverb)

    Examples

    1. started setting aside money to buy a car

    Synonyms

    1. away
    2. by
  • a message that departs from the main subject (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. digression
    2. divagation
    3. excursus
    4. parenthesis
  • a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage (noun)

See definition of aside in Merriam Webster