The difference between Put aside and Set aside

When used as verbs, put aside means to save (money), whereas set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.


check bellow for the other definitions of Put aside and Set aside

  1. Put aside as a verb (transitive):

    To save (money).

    Examples:

    "I try to put a few dollars aside each week, just in case I need money in an emergency."

  2. Put aside as a verb (transitive):

    To ignore or intentionally disregard (something), temporarily or permanently, so that more important things can occupy one's attention.

    Examples:

    "Let's put our differences aside for the moment, and get this project finished."

  1. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

    Examples:

    "Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum."

  2. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.

  3. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.

  4. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To declare something invalid or null and void.