set aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “set aside” mean?
To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
Is “set aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.