OUTFLOW
Dictionary entry overview: What does outflow mean?
• OUTFLOW (noun)
The noun OUTFLOW has 3 senses:
1. the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container
2. the process of flowing out
3. a natural flow of ground water
Familiarity information: OUTFLOW used as a noun is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• OUTFLOW (noun)
Meaning:
The unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural events
Synonyms:
leakage; outflow; escape; leak
Context examples:
they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe / he had to clean up the leak
Hypernyms ("outflow" is a kind of...):
discharge; outpouring; run (the pouring forth of a fluid)
Meaning:
The process of flowing out
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural processes
Synonyms:
effluence; efflux; outflow
Hypernyms ("outflow" is a kind of...):
flow (any uninterrupted stream or discharge)
Antonym:
inflow (the process of flowing in)
Meaning:
A natural flow of ground water
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)
Synonyms:
natural spring; outpouring; fountain; spring; outflow
Hypernyms ("outflow" is a kind of...):
formation; geological formation ((geology) the geological features of the earth)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "outflow"):
Fountain of Youth (a fountain described in folk tales as able to make people young again)
geyser (a spring that discharges hot water and steam)
hot spring; thermal spring (a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above)
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"Flattering words will not be spoken from the mouth of an affectionate person." (Bhutanese proverb)
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"When in need, you shall know a friend." (Czech proverb)
