Definition

A sudden and large movement of people or things entering a place.

Example

There was an inrush of fans when the concert started.

Conversation

Did you see the inrush of people at the concert last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! I couldn't believe how many showed up.

I know, right? The inrush made it hard to even move around.

Exactly! It felt like we were all packed in like sardines.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inrush → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "rush" (from Old English "ryscan", meaning to move quickly). The word describes a quick movement into a place or situation.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving quickly 'into' a space — 'in-' means into, and 'rush' means to move quickly.

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