Meaning of the word wayside in English

What does wayside mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wayside

US /ˈweɪ.saɪd/
UK /ˈweɪ.saɪd/

Noun

1.

If someone falls by the wayside, they fail to finish an activity, and if something falls by the wayside, people stop doing it, making it, or using it:

Example:
So why does one company survive a recession while its competitors fall by the wayside?
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