as an aside

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

A remark that is not directly related to the main topic of conversation or writing.

Examples

He mentioned, as an aside, that the meeting might be rescheduled.
The author includes several interesting historical facts as an aside throughout the novel.

Synonyms: by the way, incidentally, parenthetically, en passant

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as an aside

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: /æz ən əˈsaɪd/

Definition

A remark that is not directly related to the main topic of conversation or writing.

Examples

He mentioned, as an aside, that the meeting might be rescheduled.
The author includes several interesting historical facts as an aside throughout the novel.
She made a quick comment as an aside about the weather before returning to the business agenda.

Synonyms of as an aside

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