inrush
Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.rʌʃ]
Word
Context: "flow or movement"
(noun) an inrush is a sudden and large flow of something, like water, air, or people, coming into a place very quickly. Imagine if a lot of water suddenly pours into a room all at once – that's an inrush.
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During the storm, there was an inrush of water into the basement.
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There was no inrush of guests at the party; it was very quiet.
Example
Did you notice the inrush of people when the store opened?
Context: "flow or movement"
(verb) to inrush means to flow in suddenly and quickly. It's like when people rush into a place all at once, making the space feel very full in a short time.
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The crowd began to inrush into the stadium as the concert started.
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The crowd didn’t inrush; they entered the stadium slowly and carefully.
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Will the fans inrush when the gates open for the game?
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