sidestep · clear · yield · dodge · shuffle · excuse me · pardon · shove · elbow · nudge · swerve · veer · part · out of the way · stand back · give way · retreat · withdraw
move asideblock
Solid mass, or impede
obstruct · stand in the way · get in the way · crowd in · push forward
IDEA.org / Words / move aside
Related — step aside (Withdraw from a position); make way (Allow passage through); shift (Movement or work period); budge · scoot · sidestep · clear · yield · dodge · shuffle · excuse me · pardon · shove
spatial positioningmove aside ≠ block Solid mass, or impede; obstruct · stand in the way · get in the way · crowd in · push forward
deference/prioritymove aside ≠ stand your ground Refuse to back down; dig in · stand firm · push through · take center stage
action vs. inactionmove aside ≠ stay put Remain in place; stand still · freeze · hold still · stand fast
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/move_aside