في 15 ثانية
- Reserve time, money, or items for a specific future purpose.
- Move something out of the way to focus on a goal.
- Show intentionality and planning in your daily schedule or budget.
المعنى
To reserve or save something specific, like time or money, for a particular purpose or person.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Planning a study session
I need to set aside three hours every night for my exam prep.
I need to reserve three hours every night for my exam prep.
Saving a treat for later
I set aside a slice of pizza for you in the fridge.
I saved a slice of pizza for you in the fridge.
In a business meeting
Let's set aside our differences and focus on the goal.
Let's ignore our differences and focus on the goal.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Small Business Set-Aside' program is a major government initiative that reserves certain contracts exclusively for small businesses to encourage competition. In UK agriculture, 'set-aside' was a policy where farmers were paid to leave land uncultivated to reduce overproduction and encourage biodiversity. In global business, 'setting aside time' for 'Deep Work' (undistracted focus) has become a status symbol and a key productivity metric. International relations often rely on 'setting aside' territorial disputes to cooperate on trade or climate change.
The Pronoun Sandwich
Always remember: 'Set IT aside.' Never 'Set aside it.' The pronoun is the meat in the sandwich!
Not for Trash
Don't use 'set aside' for things you are throwing away. It sounds like you are coming back for your garbage later!
في 15 ثانية
- Reserve time, money, or items for a specific future purpose.
- Move something out of the way to focus on a goal.
- Show intentionality and planning in your daily schedule or budget.
What It Means
Think of set aside as creating a special bubble for something. You aren't throwing it away. You are just moving it out of the main pile. You do this so it is ready when you need it later. It is about being intentional with your resources. You might set aside ten dollars for a coffee treat. Or you might set aside an hour to read your favorite book.
How To Use It
This phrase is very flexible. You can put the object in the middle or at the end. You can say set aside some time or set some time aside. Both are perfectly correct. Use it when you want to show you are making a conscious choice. It works for physical objects like a piece of cake. It also works for abstract things like your ego or your pride. Just remember it implies a future use or a specific goal.
When To Use It
You will use this constantly in daily life. At work, tell your boss you set aside time for the project. When planning with friends, ask them to set aside Saturday for a hike. It is great for budgeting conversations too. If you are at a bakery, ask them to set aside a loaf of bread for you. It sounds polite and organized. It shows you are thinking ahead.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if you are permanently getting rid of something. If you throw a shirt in the trash, you didn't set it aside. If you are just procrastinating, that isn't setting time aside either. That is just being lazy! Also, avoid using it for people. You don't set aside a friend unless you are being very mean. Use it for things, time, or feelings instead.
Cultural Background
In Western culture, there is a huge focus on 'time management' and 'saving for a rainy day.' This phrase reflects those values perfectly. It suggests that you are in control of your life. Being able to set aside resources is seen as a sign of maturity. It is the opposite of being impulsive. It shows you have a plan and you are sticking to it.
Common Variations
You might hear people say put aside which is almost identical. However, set aside often feels a bit more formal or deliberate. In legal contexts, a judge might set aside a verdict. This means they are canceling it or making it void. That is a very specific professional use. In most cases, stick to the 'saving' or 'reserving' meaning for your daily English.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and works in almost any setting. Be careful in legal contexts where it has the specific meaning of 'to void.' In daily life, it's a great way to sound organized.
The Pronoun Sandwich
Always remember: 'Set IT aside.' Never 'Set aside it.' The pronoun is the meat in the sandwich!
Not for Trash
Don't use 'set aside' for things you are throwing away. It sounds like you are coming back for your garbage later!
Professionalism
Using 'set aside' in a meeting sounds much more professional and planned than saying 'I'll save some time.'
أمثلة
6I need to set aside three hours every night for my exam prep.
I need to reserve three hours every night for my exam prep.
Focuses on time management.
I set aside a slice of pizza for you in the fridge.
I saved a slice of pizza for you in the fridge.
A very common, friendly way to show you cared.
Let's set aside our differences and focus on the goal.
Let's ignore our differences and focus on the goal.
Used for abstract concepts like feelings or opinions.
Can you set aside some time for a quick call tomorrow?
Can you find some time for a quick call tomorrow?
Polite way to ask for someone's attention.
I tried to set aside money for the gym, but I spent it on tacos.
I tried to save money for the gym, but I spent it on tacos.
Relatable failure of planning.
He had to set aside his grief to take care of his family.
He had to put his grief away to take care of his family.
Shows strength and compartmentalization.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'set aside'.
I have _______ $50 from my paycheck every month for my new bike.
The present perfect 'have' requires the past participle 'set'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct pronoun placement.
Pronouns must go between the verb and the particle in separable phrasal verbs.
Complete the dialogue using 'set aside'.
A: We can't agree on the color of the car. B: Let's _______ and just pick the model first.
Both 'set aside our differences' and 'set our differences aside' are correct because the object is a noun phrase, not a pronoun.
Match the meaning of 'set aside' to the situation.
The judge set aside the jury's decision.
In a legal context, 'set aside' means to cancel or overturn.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
What can you set aside?
Resources
- • Money
- • Time
- • Budget
- • Space
Abstract
- • Differences
- • Prejudices
- • Feelings
- • Doubts
Official
- • Verdicts
- • Judgments
- • Rulings
- • Contracts
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI have _______ $50 from my paycheck every month for my new bike.
The present perfect 'have' requires the past participle 'set'.
Choose the correct pronoun placement.
Pronouns must go between the verb and the particle in separable phrasal verbs.
A: We can't agree on the color of the car. B: Let's _______ and just pick the model first.
Both 'set aside our differences' and 'set our differences aside' are correct because the object is a noun phrase, not a pronoun.
The judge set aside the jury's decision.
In a legal context, 'set aside' means to cancel or overturn.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةMostly, yes. But 'set aside' implies a more specific purpose. You save money in general, but you set aside money for a car.
It's rare and can sound cold. You might set aside a seat for someone, but 'setting a person aside' sounds like you are ignoring them.
Use 'set aside' as a verb. Use 'set-aside' (with a hyphen) as a noun, usually in government or business contexts.
It is still 'set aside.' For example: 'Yesterday, I set aside some time.'
Yes, 'put aside' is a perfect synonym for almost every situation and is slightly more common in casual speech.
It means to cancel a judgment. 'The court set aside the conviction.'
It is neutral to formal. It's safe to use with your boss, in an essay, or with friends.
Yes! 'Set aside your anger' is a very common and natural expression.
'Set aside' is for reserving; 'set apart' is for making something stand out as different or better.
Usually, yes. It implies the thing being set aside will be dealt with at a future time.
Yes, 'We set aside a corner of the room for the dog's bed.'
Very common in both American and British English.
عبارات ذات صلة
put aside
synonymTo save or ignore.
lay aside
similarTo stop doing or using something.
earmark
specialized formTo designate funds for a specific purpose.
discard
contrastTo throw away.
set apart
similarTo make something different or special.
