1 B2 neutral
To deliberately exclude a topic, fact, or issue from the current discussion in order to focus on something else.
"Leaving aside the cost for a moment, do you think the plan would actually work?"
separable
leave aside
B2 neutral separable transitive
To deliberately not consider or discuss something, usually to focus on something else.
In plain English
To decide not to talk about or think about something right now, so you can focus on other things.
What does "leave aside" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To not count or consider something when making a judgement or assessment.
"Leaving his personal life aside, his professional achievements are remarkable."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To place something to the side and not deal with it.
Actually means
To decide not to talk about or think about something right now, so you can focus on other things.
Usage tip
Very common in academic and formal discourse as a way of narrowing focus. Often followed by 'the question of', 'the issue of', or 'the fact that'.
Words that pair with "leave aside"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
question issue fact problem debate argument
How to conjugate "leave aside"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
leave aside
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leaves aside
he/she/it
Past simple
left aside
yesterday
Past participle
left aside
have + pp
-ing form
leaving aside
continuous
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