Inflow

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌfloʊ/

Definitions of inflow

noun a flowing or pouring in; influx

Example Sentences

A1 The inflow of tourists to the city increased during the summer months.

A2 The company experienced a sudden inflow of cash after securing a new client.

B1 The inflow of new students to the university has been steadily increasing over the past few years.

B2 The inflow of refugees into the country has put a strain on resources and infrastructure.

C1 The government is closely monitoring the inflow of foreign investments into the country.

C2 The central bank implemented measures to control the inflow of foreign currency to stabilize the economy.

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a significant inflow of funds after the successful IPO.

informal There was a huge inflow of cash into the business after the new product launch.

slang We saw a ton of money flowing in after the big sale, it was crazy!

figurative Her kindness caused an inflow of love and support from friends and family during her difficult time.

Grammatical Forms of inflow

• plural: inflows
• comparative: more inflow
• superlative: most inflow
• present tense: inflows
• future tense: will inflow
• perfect tense: has inflowed
• continuous tense: is inflowing
• singular: inflow
• positive degree: inflow
• infinitive: to inflow
• gerund: inflowing
• participle: inflowed

Origin and Evolution of inflow

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'inflow' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the word 'flow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to refer to the act of flowing inward or a stream flowing into a larger body of water, the word 'inflow' has evolved to also encompass the concept of money or resources coming into a system or organization.