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Definition set aside in American English

set aside phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to keep or save something from a larger amount or supply in order to use it later for a particular purpose

Example

Have you set aside some money for your child's education?

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect store up
2

to not let a particular feeling, opinion, or belief influence you, in order to achieve something more important

Example

They agreed to set aside their differences and work together for peace.

Synonyms and related words
turn down ignore dismiss
Example

The Supreme Court has set aside the lower court's ruling.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition set aside in American English