set aside (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌset əˈsaɪd/

Definition

To reserve or save something for a specific purpose or for future use.

Examples

• We need to set aside some money for emergencies.

• The committee decided to set aside the proposal for further review.

• Can you set aside a table for four at 7 PM?

How to Use set aside

set aside something (phrasal verb)

To reserve or save something for a specific purpose or future use. — "Please set aside a copy of the report for me."

set aside something for someone (phrasal verb)

To reserve something specifically for a particular person. — "Could you set aside a vegetarian meal for my friend?"

set aside a decision (phrasal verb)

To officially cancel or make a previous decision invalid. — "The higher court may set aside the lower court's ruling."

Synonyms of set aside

Words with a similar meaning to set aside:

• reserve
• save
• allocate
• earmark

Antonyms of set aside

Words with the opposite meaning to set aside:

• use up
• spend
• discard

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