American Dictionary
Define dictionary terms easily — search for "example", "dictionary", "language", or "word" in our powerful online English dictionary.
Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.
Searching for...
No matching words found
Try a different search term or browse the dictionary
to keep or save something, especially money, so that you can use it in the future
For years my mother laid aside a small amount from every paycheck.
to put something down and to one side because you are finished with it or want to save it until another time
"What do you want?" he said, laying aside his book.
to not let yourself think about or be influenced by something so that you can achieve an aim
They agreed to lay aside their differences for the good of their families.
