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Meaning of the word "set aside" in English

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set aside

US /set əˈsaɪd/
UK /set əˈsaɪd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to save something for a particular purpose

Example:
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She set aside some money for her retirement.
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Let's set aside some time to discuss this issue.
Synonym:
reserve save put aside keep back allocate
2.

to disregard or ignore something

Example:
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They decided to set aside their differences for the sake of the project.
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The court set aside the previous ruling.
Synonym:
disregard ignore waive annul nullify overturn rescind revoke cancel
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