Influx usually means the act or process of flowing in, or the arrival of a large amount of people, things, or information at once. In everyday English, it often refers to a noticeableeasy to see or detect; not small or hidden increasea rise or growth in the number or amount of something in arrivalspeople or things that come to a place.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɪn.flʌks/
Easy pronunciation: IN-fluks (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Influx Meaning
a flow or arrival of people or things into a place
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the process of flowing in; a coming in of something in large amounts
Example: The city saw a big influx of tourists during the summer festival.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- inflow — A direct synonym for the idea of something flowing in.
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Influx Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- inflow
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse influx with efflux, which means flowing out.
- Influx is usually a noun, not a verb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does influx mean in simple English?
It means a flow or arrival of people, things, or information into a place, often in large numbers.
What is a synonym for influx?
A close synonym is inflow.
Is influx always about people?
No. It can refer to people, goods, money, visitors, or other things coming in.
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