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put something aside

to set or place something to the side. I put the magazine aside and began reading a book. Put aside your work for a minute and listen to what I have to tell you.

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put something aside (for something)

to hold something in reserve for some purpose. You should put a little of the sugar aside for your coffee in the morning. Please put aside some money for me. I can put a little aside.

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put aside something

also put something aside

1. to decide not to deal with something Let's put aside our differences and enjoy the evening.

2. to save something for later use, esp. money We're putting aside $50 a week for our vacation. He puts some time aside each evening to read to his children. Related vocabulary: set aside something

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put aside

1. Also, put by or away . Save, store up for future use, as in We put aside all the toys for our grandchildren, or James put by dozens of cans of tomatoes this year, or She put away some of her salary every month. The first two terms date from the late 1700s, the third from the late 1800s.

2. Also, set aside. Place out of the way, as in The clerk put the bruised fruit aside to sell at reduced prices, or We set aside the outdoor furniture before we water the lawn. [Late 1800s]

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put aside

v.

1. To move something to the side in order to clear a space: We put the books on the shelf aside and made room for the picture. I put aside my homework and cleaned the table.

2. To stop discussing or paying attention to something: Let's put these problems aside. Put aside your differences and work together.

3. To save something for use at a later time: I put aside a little cash for an emergency. You should take some of your earnings and put it aside for college.

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