inroads

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of making initial progress or gains in a new area or field.

  - "The company's inroads into the Asian market have been impressive."
  - "Political parties often make inroads into traditionally stronghold areas during elections."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inroads
roads , loads , modes , odes

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Variants

List of all variants of inroads that leads to same result
inroad , inroads

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Etymology

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Mid 16th century. From in- 'into' + road 'a way'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inroads' was first used in the 16th century.

2. Inroads can also refer to the initial stages of a disease or a problem.

3. The term 'inroads' is often used in the context of business and politics to describe the initial progress or gains made in a new market or territory.

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Related Concepts

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1. breakthrough: Inroads can be considered a type of breakthrough, as it refers to the first steps or gains made in a new area or field.

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Culture

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Inroads has been used metaphorically in various contexts, such as in literature and politics, to describe the initial progress or gains made in new areas or fields.

How to Memorize "inroads"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making initial progress or gains in a new area or field. Imagine yourself taking the first steps into uncharted territory and making discoveries along the way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inroads' with the idea of making progress or gains in a new area or field. Think of it as the first steps towards achieving a goal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'In Roads' to remember the definition of inroads. I - Initial, R - progress, O - in, A - area, D - gains, S - steps.

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