inroads

in·road

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-rohd]
- /ˈɪnˌroʊd/
- /ˈɪn.rəʊdz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-rohd]
- /ˈɪnˌroʊd/

Definitions of inroads word

noun inroads a damaging or serious encroachment: inroads on our savings. 1
noun inroads a sudden hostile or predatory incursion; raid; foray. 1
noun inroads Plural form of inroad. 1
noun inroads plural of inroad. 0
noun inroads The beginnings of progress; penetration of a problem; initial steps. 0

See all 5 definitions of inroads

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Origin of inroads

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; in-1 + road

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Parts of speech for Inroads

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inroads popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for inroads

noun inroads

wear — to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise.
headway — headroom (def 2).

All 2 Synonyms of inroads