Put aside Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Goal Oriented Use 'put aside' when discussing saving with a future goal in mind. I put aside a little money each week for college. Pro Tip 2/3Regular Savings 'Put aside' often implies a consistent habit of saving something regularly. He puts aside part of his allowance every month. Pro Tip 3/3Small Amounts The phrase can imply that even small amounts set aside can accumulate over time. Every dime I put aside helps.