put aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, aside.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To save or keep (something) to be used at a later time.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To ignore or intentionally disregard (something), temporarily or permanently, so that more important things can occupy one's attention.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put aside” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, aside.
Is “put aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.