foray vs inroad

foray

noun
  • A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid. 

  • A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere. 

verb
  • To participate in a foray. 

  • To do or attempt something outside one's typical area of expertise. 

inroad

noun
  • An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion. 

  • Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem. 

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