Aside
'Aside' is another important word we must remember. In this lesson, we are gonna learn all there is about it.
'Aside' mainly functions as both a noun, an adverb, and a postposition. In this lesson, we will discuss how to learn and use it.
Functions of 'Aside'
'Aside' as an Adverb
As mentioned above, 'aside' can function as an adverb. Below, we are going to learn all about the different kinds of adverbs it can be:
'Aside' as an Adverb of Movement and Direction
'Aside' can be an adverb of adverb of movement and direction. It is used to indicate moving away from someone or something. Let us take a look at the following examples:
Madam, would you please stand
Step
'Aside' as an Adverb of Time
We can also use 'aside' as an adverb of time to indicate doing something at a later time. Take a look at the following examples:
The family decided to
The manager thought it best to
Position in a Sentence
Since 'aside' is an adverb here, it mainly comes after adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs to modify them. Look at the following examples for more clarification:
Madam Hooch demanded everyone step
Move
'Aside' as a Noun
Use
As stated above, 'aside' can also be a noun. Below, we are going to learn about all its diverse meanings as a noun:
- When a character in a play says something to the audience and the others characters are not supposed to hear it, it is called an 'aside':
Interestingly, other actors must pretend they didn't hear when she is saying the
- When we want to say something in a low voice so that nobody hears what we are saying, it is called an 'aside':
She has heard her grandmother make
I can still hear you muttering an
- When something is not really related to the topic being discussed:
Maria's question is thought provoking but it's an
Position in a Sentence
Since 'aside' is a noun here, it can function as the subject, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition. Below, we have provided some examples for you:
Here, 'aside' is the subject.
Just because you're angry doesn't mean you can make an
'Aside' as a Postposition
Use
As you know, a postposition in a word shows the relation of a word (it can be a noun, a pronoun, etc.) to another one. So, it has an object. Its main difference from a preposition is that a preposition precedes the noun or noun phrase whereas a postposition comes after the object. When we want to show an exception, we use 'aside' as a postposition. Look at the following examples for more clarification:
Working full time
Tolerating their families' outdated beliefs
Position in a Sentence
As stated above, postpositions come after the nouns or noun phrases they are modifying. Let us take a look at the following examples:
Financial instability
The noisy street
Idioms and Expressions with 'Aside'
We only have one idiom with 'aside' about which we are going to learn all about below:
- Aside from: When we want to make an exception, or add extra information: