put aside

phrasal verb

put aside; putting aside; puts aside

1

: to save or keep (something, such as money) to be used at a later time

She's been putting aside some money for a vacation.

Can you put a few minutes aside for a short meeting?

2

: to stop worrying or thinking about (something)

We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.

It's time to put aside our differences and start working together.

Examples of put aside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The entire nation has been split down the middle between army and RSF supporters, but that is all put aside for 90 minutes when the national team plays. —Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025

Tamika Pledger never considered putting aside thousands in emergency cash for a rainy day. —Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025

Now is the time for Christians, Jews and Muslims to put aside any differences and unite in our common foundation to love our neighbor, to care for the poor, the vulnerable and the neglected. —Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

If putting aside that much cash sounds daunting, even a relatively modest cash cushion can help. —Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for put aside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified