He set aside money for emergencies.

Meaning: This means to save money for unexpected events that need immediate attention.

Choice of Words: Set aside means to put something away for later use. Money is the currency used to buy things. Emergencies are unexpected events that require immediate attention and action.

Alternative Expressions

He put away money for emergencies.

Meaning: This means he saved money for unexpected events that need to be taken care of right away. It's like saying, He saved some money so that he would have it if something bad happened.

Choice of Words: Put means to move or place something somewhere. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. When you put them together, "put away" means to store or save something for later use. Money is what we use to buy things. Emergencies are unexpected events that require immediate attention.

He kept some money on the side for emergencies.

Meaning: This means he saved some money for unexpected events that need to be taken care of right away. It's like saying, He had some extra money that he could use if something bad happened.

Choice of Words: Kept means to have or hold something in your possession. Some means a quantity that is not specified. Money is what we use to buy things. Side means a position or location that is to the left or right of something else. Emergencies are unexpected events that require immediate attention.

He stashed away some cash for a rainy day.

Meaning: This means he saved some money for unexpected events that need to be taken care of right away. It's like saying, He hid some money so that he would have it if something bad happened.

Choice of Words: Stashed means to hide or conceal something. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. Cash is money in the form of bills and coins. Rainy day is a metaphor for a difficult or unexpected situation.

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