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inrush

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.rʌʃ]

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Learn how to use inrush in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Will the fans inrush when the gates open for the game?

How to pronounce inrush

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.rʌʃ]

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