What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
influx
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the summer season. [influx: noun]
Example
The company saw an influx of investment after their successful product launch. [influx: noun]
Example
She felt an influx of joy when she saw her family after a long time. [influx: noun]
inrush
Example
The inrush of water caused the dam to break. [inrush: noun]
Example
There was an inrush of people trying to get into the concert venue. [inrush: noun]
Example
She felt an inrush of fear when she heard the loud noise. [inrush: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Influx is more common than inrush in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between influx and inrush?
Both influx and inrush are formal words that can be used in academic or technical writing.
