Meaning trap
set aside
ignore or not consider
to decide not to think about or deal with something, often temporarily.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to decide not to think about or deal with something, often temporarily.
Another meaning of 'set aside' is 'save for a particular purpose'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Let’s set aside our differences and work together on this project.
During group discussions, it’s helpful to set aside personal opinions to listen to others’ ideas.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Let's set aside with our differences.
Say: Let's set aside our differences.
'Set aside' takes the object directly — no 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'temporarily disregard the question of' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
set aside + concern
- our differences
- the issue
- emotions
- for now
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- set aside (save for a particular purpose) — Another meaning of 'set aside' is 'save for a particular purpose'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.