affluence

af·flu·ence

noun
\ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ən(t)s also a-ˈflü- or ə-\

Definition of AFFLUENCE

1

a : an abundant flow or supply : profusion b : abundance of property : wealth

2

: a flowing to or toward a point : influx

Examples of AFFLUENCE

1. <this affluence of new students is straining an already crowded school system>

First Known Use of AFFLUENCE

14th century

Related to AFFLUENCE

Synonyms: influx, flux, income, inflow, inpouring, inrush

Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

Related Words: deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent; rush, stampede; river, stream, tide

Near Antonyms: emigration, exodus, flight

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Rhymes with AFFLUENCE

influence