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Roadside

usgb/ˈrəʊdsaɪd/Volume
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The edge or border of a road.

He stopped his car by the roadside.
Often appears as...
roadside assistance
roadside stop
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Emergency ContextPlay
Roadside often refers to a place for emergencies or breakdowns on a road. SlideCall for roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down.
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Not for DrivingPlay
The roadside isn't typically a place where vehicles drive, but where they stop or park. SlideHe pulled over to the roadside to change the flat tire.
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Safety ZonePlay
Roadside is often used as a safer area for pedestrians to walk or wait. SlideShe waited at the roadside for the bus to arrive.