Inroad

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌroʊd/

Definitions of inroad

noun a damaging or serious encroachment

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit made an inroad into the garden to eat the carrots.

A2 The new marketing strategy made a significant inroad into the competitor's market share.

B1 The company's expansion plans have made inroads into international markets.

B2 The politician's policies have made inroads into improving education and healthcare.

C1 The technological advancements have made inroads into revolutionizing various industries.

C2 The organization's efforts have made significant inroads into reducing poverty and inequality.

Examples of inroad in a Sentence

formal The company made significant inroads into the international market.

informal She's been making inroads in her new job and impressing her boss.

slang I heard they're trying to make inroads into the music scene with their new album.

figurative The new policy is making inroads in improving employee morale.

Grammatical Forms of inroad

• plural: inroads
• comparative: more inroad
• superlative: most inroad
• present tense: make inroads
• future tense: will make inroads
• perfect tense: have made inroads
• continuous tense: is making inroads
• singular: inroad
• positive degree: inroad
• infinitive: to make inroads
• gerund: making inroads
• participle: made inroads

Origin and Evolution of inroad

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'inroad' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'in' and 'road' meaning an incursion or invasion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a military incursion or invasion, the meaning of 'inroad' has evolved to also represent a sudden or hostile invasion into a territory or field of activity.