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Wayside

Definition

(literary/formal) The side of a road, especially a rural or country road; a place or situation where something or someone is left behind or neglected. Often used figuratively to describe a state of abandonment or disuse.

Example Sentences

1The old, crumbling church stood as a testament to the village's former prosperity, now a relic left to decay by the wayside.
2In the midst of rapid urbanisation, many traditional crafts and skills have been left by the wayside, replaced by modern technologies.
3The poet's use of the wayside as a metaphor for spiritual journeying adds depth to the narrative, inviting the reader to reflect on their own path.
4As the company expanded, several smaller projects were left by the wayside, deemed no longer viable in the face of increasing competition.
5The wayside shrine, tucked away in a quiet corner of the forest, remained a sacred site for generations of pilgrims, a symbol of enduring faith.

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