noun

aside

/əˈsaɪd/ asi·de 2 syllables

An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vic…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 5
Starts with A

Definition of Aside

An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

How to use Aside

Aside is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include side note, sidebar — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Aside

Antonyms for Aside

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How many syllables does aside have?

Aside has 2 syllables: asi·de. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is aside?

Aside is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for aside?

Words with similar meanings to aside include side note, sidebar. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use aside in a sentence?

Aside can be used in sentences where a noun describing an incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as aside?

Aside starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does aside have?

Aside has 5 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.