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Definition of inflow

inflow

/ˈɪnˌfloʊ/
in · flow
Plural:inflows
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Past Simple:inflowed
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Past Participle:inflowed
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Present Participle:inflowing
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inflow Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of flowing in, or that which flows in, such as water, air, money, or people.

Example

"The sudden inflow of foreign investment boosted the local economy."

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• verb

1

To flow or pour in.

Example

"Fresh water continues to inflow from the northern tributaries into the main reservoir."

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• Nearby Words

inflicter
infliction
inflight
inflow
inflowing
influence
influenceable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'in-' and the noun or verb 'flow', inherited from Old English 'flowan' meaning 'to stream or gush'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inflow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inflow
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