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Side Road

Definition:

A side road is a smaller road branching off from a main road or highway, generally offering access to adjacent areas or serving as an alternative route.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In its basic sense, a side road refers to any smaller road connecting to a main road. It is typically used for local traffic and may have limited capacity.

Example sentences:

• The side road leads to the charming little village nestled in the hills.
• After missing the turn for the highway, John took the next side road to find his way back.

Sense 2:

Another sense of side road is when it refers specifically to a road parallel to a main road, providing additional lanes and serving as an alternative route.

Example sentences:

• To avoid the heavy traffic on the interstate, Martha decided to take the side road instead.
• The construction on the main road forced commuters to divert to the side road to reach their destination.

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