Influx (noun):Meaning:
- The arrival or entry of a large number of people or things, especially when it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
- The inflow of a substance or influence.
Examples:
- The city experienced an influx of tourists during the holiday season.
- The sudden influx of orders overwhelmed the small business's capacity.
- The country witnessed a significant influx of refugees fleeing the conflict.
Synonyms:
- Inflow, arrival, invasion.
- Rush, surge, deluge.
Antonyms:
- Outflow, departure, exodus.
- Outflux, reduction, decrease.
Collocations:
- Massive influx: The city saw a massive influx of visitors for the international event.
- Influx of migrants: The region experienced an influx of migrants seeking better opportunities.
- Influx of information: The digital age has brought about an influx of information like never before.
Idioms:
- Ride the influx: The business decided to ride the influx of customers during the sale.
- Influx of cash: The sudden influx of cash allowed them to expand their operations.
- Influx of ideas: The brainstorming session brought about an influx of ideas for the project.
Expressions:
- Influx of energy: The morning coffee provided an influx of energy to start the day.
- Experience an influx: The store experienced an influx of customers after the grand opening.
- Influx of creativity: The art workshop led to an influx of creativity among the participants.
Phrases:
- Continuous influx: The continuous influx of newcomers enriched the cultural diversity of the city.
- Sudden influx: The sudden influx of orders caught the company off guard.
- Influx of support: The community rallied together in response to the influx of support for the charity.
Word Family (verb):
- Influx (noun): The noun form of the word, representing the arrival or entry of a large number of people or things.
- Influx (verb, rarely used): To cause a flow or arrival of something, although this usage is not common in contemporary English.