English Phrase of the Day

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set aside
1. v. To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum.
2. v. To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
3. v. To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
4. v. To declare something invalid or null and void.
Analysis
set		©
1. v. To put (something) down, to rest.
Set the tray there.
2. v. To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
I have set my heart on running the marathon.
3. v. To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.
aside		©
1. adv. To or on one side so as to be out of the way.
Move aside, please, so that these people can come through.
2. post. aside from
Joking aside...
Unusual circumstances aside...

Example Sentences

Sprinkle over the sugar, mix carefully and set aside at room temperature.  Poach the chicken in simmering water for seven minutes, then lift out and set aside to cool.  However, three dates set aside for international friendlies next season have still to be filled.

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