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digression vs aside

aside vs digression

digression and aside both are nouns.

digression is not an adverb while aside is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
digression Yes No No No
aside Yes No No Yes
As nouns, digression and aside are synonyms defined as:
  • digression and aside: a message that departs from the main subject
Other synonyms of digression include divagation, excursus, parenthesis.
digression (noun) aside (noun)
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
wandering from the main path of a journey a message that departs from the main subject
a message that departs from the main subject
digression (adverb) aside (adverb)
on or to one side
out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
in reserve; not for immediate use
not taken into account or excluded from consideration
placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose
in a different direction
Difference between digression and aside

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