Lay aside
verb
To put something down or to one side.
I decided to lay aside my book and get some sleep.
Often appears as...
- lay aside some money
- lay aside worries
verb
To save or reserve something, especially money, for future use.
It's always a good idea to lay aside some funds in case of emergency.
Often appears as...
- lay aside money
- lay aside funds
verb
To stop using or considering something.
We decided to lay aside our differences and work together.
Often appears as...
- lay aside prejudice
- lay aside differences
verb
To put something down or to one side.
I decided to lay aside my book and get some sleep.
Often appears as...
- lay aside some money
- lay aside worries
verb
To save or reserve something, especially money, for future use.
It's always a good idea to lay aside some funds in case of emergency.
Often appears as...
- lay aside money
- lay aside funds
verb
To stop using or considering something.
We decided to lay aside our differences and work together.
Often appears as...
- lay aside prejudice
- lay aside differences
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Interruption
Use 'lay aside' when you intend to pause an activity and resume it later.
During the hike, we laid aside our map to enjoy the view.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Action
'Lay aside' often involves physically placing an item down.
She laid aside her glasses and rubbed her eyes.
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