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Reference : Phrasal Verbs : S : set aside

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set aside

Meaning: to keep a portion of something for use in the future

Synonym: put aside, reserve

For example:

  • set sth aside If I set fifty dollars aside every week, by the end of the year I'll have enough to pay for a trip to Europe.

  • set aside sth After you've picked the strawberries, set aside any that are damaged and I'll use them to make jam.

Quick Quiz:

Most people need to set aside a lot of money for their
  1. bank managers
  2. old age
  3. lunch