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inroad Definition


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inroad
noun
    1. A large or significant using up or consumption of it, or encroachment on it.
      Example: This will make inroads into my savings
      Thesaurus: encroachment, invasion, incursion, intrusion, raid.
      Form: inroads into something (usually)
    2. A hostile attack or raid.
      Thesaurus: encroachment, invasion, incursion, foray, raid.
Etymology: 16c.



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