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- [set uh-sahyd]
- /sɛt əˈsaɪd/
- /set əˈsaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [set uh-sahyd]
- /sɛt əˈsaɪd/
Definitions of set aside words
- noun set aside the act or state of setting or the state of being set. 1
- noun set aside a collection of articles designed for use together: a set of china; a chess set. 1
- noun set aside a collection, each member of which is adapted for a special use in a particular operation: a set of golf clubs; a set of carving knives. 1
- noun set aside a number, group, or combination of things of similar nature, design, or function: a set of ideas. 1
- noun set aside a series of volumes by one author, about one subject, etc. 1
- noun set aside a number, company, or group of persons associated by common interests, occupations, conventions, or status: a set of murderous thieves; the smart set. 1
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Origin of set aside
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase set aside
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Parts of speech for Set aside
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
set aside popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
set aside usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for set aside
verb set aside
- abolish — If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- allocate — If one item or share of something is allocated to a particular person or for a particular purpose, it is given to that person or used for that purpose.
- allot — If something is allotted to someone, it is given to them as their share.
- backwater — A backwater is a place that is isolated.
adj set aside
- in-effective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
adjective set aside
- appropriated — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- arrogated — Simple past tense and past participle of arrogate.
- avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
- claimed — to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due: to claim an estate by inheritance.
- earmarked — any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic: The mayor's statement had all the earmarks of dirty politics.
Antonyms for set aside
verb set aside
- ante up — If you ante up an amount of money, you pay your share, sometimes unwillingly.
- cast away — to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the dice.
- cough up — If you cough up an amount of money, you pay or spend that amount, usually when you would prefer not to.
- disburse — to pay out (money), especially for expenses; expend.
- frivol — to behave frivolously; trifle.
adjective set aside
- disengaged — to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
- offered — to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.
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