outflow
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/
KK: /aʊtˈfloʊ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To flow out or escape from a source, often in a continuous manner.
Example
Water began to outflow from the broken pipe.
Tense Forms
Past: outflowed
Past Participle: outflowed
Conversation
I noticed that money seems to be outflowing from my account faster than usual.
Yeah, that happens sometimes without realizing it.
I really need to keep track of my spending better to stop the outflow.
That's a good idea! Maybe try using an app to help with that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flow
stream
issue
Antonyms
inflow
retain
hold
noun
Definition
A movement of something, such as water or money, that flows out from a source.
Example
The outflow of water from the reservoir increased after the heavy rain.
Conversation
Did you see the river after the storm last night?
Yeah, there was such a heavy outflow from it!
It was crazy! I didn't expect it to rise that much.
Root Explanation
Outflow is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or away) and "flow" (from Old English "flowan", meaning to flow or run). The word describes the act of flowing out or moving away from a source.
Memory Tip
Think of something moving 'outside' ('out-') and 'flowing' ('flow') away from its origin — that's what outflow means.
Visually Confused Words
outglow
outblow
outblown