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
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
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Set aside as a verb (transitive):
To declare something invalid or null and void.