Definition of the word lay aside

Definition of the word lay aside

Pronunciation of vocabulary lay aside

lay asidephrasal verb
đặt sang một bên
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Origin of the word lay aside

The origins of the phrase "lay aside" can be traced back to the Old English language. The Old English word "lesan" meant to put aside or discharge, and it was derived from the Old Norse "leisa" which meant to put down or set aside. The Old English word eventually evolved into the Middle English "lezynen", which meant to set aside or put off. In Middle English, the word "lay" was added to the beginning of the phrase to create "lay aside". This prefix "lay" has various meanings in English, but in this context it meant to place or put in a specific location. So, the phrase "lay aside" in modern English can be understood as meaning to place or put something aside or to discharge something and suspend its use. This phrase is still commonly used in English today, particularly in contexts involving setting aside tasks or responsibilities, such as "laying aside work" or "laying aside duties".

Example of vocabulary lay asidenamespace

to put something on one side and not use it or think about it

để một cái gì đó sang một bên và không sử dụng nó hoặc nghĩ về nó

He laid aside his book and stood up.
Anh ấy đặt cuốn sách sang một bên và đứng dậy.
Doctors have to lay their personal feelings aside.
Bác sĩ phải gạt cảm xúc cá nhân sang một bên.
With a resigned sigh she laid aside her book.
Cô thở dài chán nản và đặt cuốn sách sang một bên.

to keep something to use, or deal with later

giữ lại thứ gì đó để sử dụng hoặc giải quyết sau