Meaning trap

set aside

ignore or not consider

to decide not to think about or deal with something, often temporarily.

phrasal verbB2common

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

ignore or not consider

to decide not to think about or deal with something, often temporarily.

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.

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Let’s set aside our differences and work together on this project.work
During group discussions, it’s helpful to set aside personal opinions to listen to others’ ideas.IELTS speaking

Pattern: set aside [object]

WrongLet's set aside with our differences.

RightLet's set aside our differences.

'Set aside' takes the object directly — no 'with'.

Patternset aside [object]

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Let us temporarily disregard the question of cost.

Natural Let's set aside the cost for now.

Natural; 'temporarily disregard the question of' is formal.

Words that usually travel with it.

Compare with 'overlook' (to not notice) and 'forget' (to not remember).

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.