tailwind
Translation
tailwind, following wind
Examples
A strong tailwind helped the plane arrive early.
A strong tailwind helped the plane arrive early.
The company has a tailwind from the new policy.
The company has a tailwind from the new policy.
Grammar Patterns
a tailwind a wind blowing from behind A strong tailwind helped the plane.
to have a tailwind ((from sth.)) to be helped by a force or influence The company has a tailwind from the new policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boost, advantage, impetus; Antonyms: headwind, obstacle
Etymology
From 'tail' + 'wind', meaning wind that comes from behind the 'tail' of an object.
Memory Tips
Imagine the wind at your back (at your tail), pushing you forward and making things easier.