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wayside Definition and Meaning in English (wayside definition)

noun
Synonyms:roadsidevergeshoulder
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Wayside definition: The edge or side of a road or path, often referring to the ground immediately adjacent to it.

Definitions of Wayside

  1. 1noun

    The edge or side of a road or path, often referring to the ground immediately adjacent to it.

  2. 2other(informal)

    A state of being abandoned, neglected, or failing to progress, often used in the idiom "fall by the wayside."

Example Sentences

casual

“We found a small, forgotten shrine by the wayside during our hike.”

business

“Many promising projects fall by the wayside due to lack of funding.”

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