# as an aside

**Pronunciation:** /æz ən əˈsaɪd/ · az-un-uh-SIDE

**Part of speech:** 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.
- She made a quick comment as an aside about the weather before returning to the business agenda.

## Synonyms

- by the way — Casual and common for introducing new topics.
- incidentally — More formal way to introduce a side note.
- parenthetically — Used for remarks that add extra, non-essential information.
- en passant — Literary term for a comment made in passing.

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