adverb 1.on or to one
side; to or at a short distance apart; away from some position or direction:
to turn aside; to move the chair aside. 2.away from one's thoughts or consideration: to put one's cares aside.
3.in reserve; in a separate place, as for safekeeping; apart; away: to put some money aside for a rainy day.
4.away from a present group, especially for reasons of privacy; off to another part, as of a room; into or to a separate place: He took him aside and talked business.
5.in spite of; put apart; notwithstanding: all kidding aside; unusual circumstances aside.