Phrasal verb “set aside” - meanings, pronunciation, transcription, examples

Phrasal verb	Main meaning
set aside [set əˈsaɪd]	to save or reserve something for a special purpose

Other meanings

to disregard or ignore temporarily
to declare something invalid or not applicable

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "set aside"

She set aside some money for her vacation.
The judge set aside the previous ruling.
Try to set aside your worries for now.

Features of Using "set aside"

Separability:Separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B1

This phrasal verb is commonly used in both literal (money, time) and figurative (feelings, opinions) senses. It’s often used in formal contexts such as legal or financial discussions.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb set

set up

to establish or arrange something

set off

to start a journey

set out

to begin a journey or start an activity with a purpose

set in

to begin and seem likely to continue

set apart

to make something or someone different, distinctive, or special

set back

to delay the progress of something

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Set aside