Performing an Action (Aside & Before): English Vocabulary List

to exist or occur in the future

"The future lies before you."

"A long and difficult journey lies before us but we are determined to succeed."

to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration

"He brushed aside her objections."

"The manager brushed aside the employee's concerns and refused to listen to his valid arguments."

to save money for the future

"Lay aside money for vacation."

"It is wise to consistently lay aside a portion of your income for unexpected emergencies and future investments."

to temporarily put a topic on hold to address another matter

"Leave aside that topic for now."

"Let us leave aside the minor issues for now and focus on the main problem."

to temporarily withdraw from involvement or decision-making in a specific area or situation

"Stand aside and let them pass."

"The elderly man asked the young people to stand aside so that he could get off the crowded bus."

to willingly step back from a position, often to make way for someone else to take the role

"Step aside for the ambulance."

"The director decided to step aside and let a younger person take over the leadership of the company."

to ignore something, refusing to let it impact one's thoughts or performance

"Sweep aside all doubts."

"Despite the criticism, the determined athlete chose to sweep aside the negative comments and focus on her training."

to separate someone from a group for a private conversation

"She took him aside quietly."

"The teacher took the student aside after class to discuss his recent poor performance."

to have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else

"This issue comes before the committee."

"The budget proposal will come before the committee for approval at their next scheduled meeting."

to be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority

"The case goes before the judge tomorrow."

"The case will go before the Supreme Court next month for a final decision on the matter."

to forget a feeling, disagreement, or dispute

"Let's put aside this."

"We need to put aside our personal differences and focus on completing this important project together."

to keep or save money, time, etc. for a specific purpose

"Set aside money now."

"It is wise to set aside a portion of your income for emergencies."