flow

//fləʊ//

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flow, currency, stream, run

1. Verb

To move in a continuous stream or current, like water or liquid.

Common Phrases

  • flow of water—movement of water
  • flow smoothly—move without interruption
  • flow into—move into a new area

Example Sentences

  • The river flows quickly after the rain.

    Beginner

  • Milk flows from the bottle into the glass.

    Beginner

  • Traffic flows smoothly on the highway.

    Beginner

  • The lava from the volcano began to flow toward the village.

    Intermediate

  • Ideas flowed freely during the brainstorming session.

    Intermediate

  • The waterfall’s flow was interrupted by the dam.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of information between departments needs to improve.

    Advanced

  • The flow of the river changed dramatically after the flood.

    Advanced

  • The flow of tourists to the city increased during the festival.

    Advanced
Related:
move
stream
run
2. Verb

To move smoothly and continuously without interruption.

Common Phrases

  • water flow—water flow
  • traffic flow—traffic flow
  • smooth flow—smooth flow

Example Sentences

  • The river flows smoothly.

    Beginner

  • Water flows from the tap.

    Beginner

  • The music flows beautifully.

    Beginner

  • Traffic flows efficiently during the morning rush.

    Intermediate

  • Ideas flow freely during brainstorming sessions.

    Intermediate

  • The lava flows down the mountain.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of data through the network is monitored closely.

    Advanced

  • The flow of time seems to slow down in moments of joy.

    Advanced

  • The flow of the conversation shifted abruptly when the topic changed.

    Advanced
Related:
move
stream
run
3. VerbN/APlural: N/A

To move in a particular direction or toward a specific goal.

Common Phrases

  • flow of traffic—movement of vehicles
  • flow of water—movement of liquid
  • flow of ideas—movement of thoughts

Example Sentences

  • The river flows quickly toward the ocean.

    Beginner

  • People flow into the city during rush hour.

    Beginner

  • The wind flows through the trees.

    Beginner

  • The flow of information was critical to the project.

    Intermediate

  • Traffic flowed smoothly after the accident was cleared.

    Intermediate

  • Her thoughts flowed effortlessly during the presentation.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of capital across borders shaped global markets.

    Advanced

  • The flow of electrons determines electrical conductivity.

    Advanced

  • The flow of time is a philosophical paradox.

    Advanced
Related:
move
stream
drift
4. NounPlural: flows

The movement of a liquid or gas in a continuous stream or current.

Common Phrases

  • steady flow—steady flow
  • flow of traffic—flow of traffic
  • flow rate—flow rate

Example Sentences

  • The water flows from the tap.

    Beginner

  • Children watched the flow of the river.

    Beginner

  • A gentle flow of air cooled the room.

    Beginner
Related:
current
stream
movement
5. Noun

A continuous sequence of events, actions, or processes.

Common Phrases

  • cash flow—cash flow
  • data flow—data flow
  • traffic flow—traffic flow

Example Sentences

  • The flow of the river was strong.

    Beginner

  • She watched the flow of people in the park.

    Beginner

  • The flow of time is unstoppable.

    Beginner

  • The flow of traffic was smooth during the morning rush.

    Intermediate

  • He adjusted the flow of water to the garden hose.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of ideas in the meeting was inspiring.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of information between departments needs to be optimized.

    Advanced

  • Scientists study the flow of energy in ecosystems.

    Advanced

  • The flow of capital in global markets affects economies worldwide.

    Advanced
Related:
stream
current
movement
6. NounPlural: flows

A smooth and continuous movement or progression, especially in a process or system.

Common Phrases

  • cash flow—cash flow
  • traffic flow—traffic flow
  • flow of information—flow of information

Example Sentences

  • The river has a strong flow.

    Beginner

  • She enjoys the flow of the dance.

    Beginner

  • The flow of traffic was smooth today.

    Beginner

  • The flow of data increased after the upgrade.

    Intermediate

  • He studied the flow of energy in the system.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of the conversation shifted suddenly.

    Intermediate

  • The flow of electrons is essential for electricity.

    Advanced

  • The flow of the argument was logical and persuasive.

    Advanced

  • The flow of the river changed after the dam was built.

    Advanced
Related:
current
movement
stream
7.

The rate at which something is exchanged or circulated, especially in a non-literal sense (e.g., ideas, trends).

Common Phrases

  • currency of ideas—exchange of ideas
  • currency of information—flow of information
  • currency of trends—circulation of trends

Example Sentences

  • The currency of ideas in the meeting was high.

    Beginner

  • Social media increases the currency of viral content.

    Beginner

  • In art, the currency of creativity moves quickly.

    Beginner

  • The currency of ideas in the meeting was high.

    Beginner

  • Social media increases the currency of viral content.

    Beginner

  • Artists often discuss the currency of modern culture.

    Beginner

  • The currency of knowledge in tech fields evolves rapidly.

    Intermediate

  • Political discourse often reflects the currency of public opinion.

    Intermediate

  • The currency of innovation determines market success.

    Intermediate

  • The currency of misinformation spreads faster than facts.

    Intermediate

  • In politics, the currency of promises can lose value quickly.

    Intermediate

  • Digital platforms accelerate the currency of global trends.

    Intermediate

  • Academic journals track the currency of scholarly debate.

    Advanced

  • The currency of cultural values shifts across generations.

    Advanced

  • Digital platforms accelerate the currency of global trends.

    Advanced

  • The currency of cultural capital varies across generations.

    Advanced

  • Economists study the currency of symbolic value in postmodern economies.

    Advanced

  • In academia, the currency of peer-reviewed research determines influence.

    Advanced
Related:
currency(/ˈkʌrən.si/)
exchange
circulation
exchange
circulation
8.

The rate at which something is exchanged or circulated, especially in a non-literal sense (e.g., ideas, trends).

Common Phrases

  • currency of ideas—exchange of ideas
  • currency of information—flow of information
  • currency of trends—circulation of trends

Example Sentences

  • The currency of ideas in the meeting was high.

    Beginner

  • Social media increases the currency of viral content.

    Beginner

  • In art, the currency of creativity moves quickly.

    Beginner

  • The currency of ideas in the meeting was high.

    Beginner

  • Social media increases the currency of viral content.

    Beginner

  • Artists often discuss the currency of modern culture.

    Beginner

  • The currency of knowledge in tech fields evolves rapidly.

    Intermediate

  • Political discourse often reflects the currency of public opinion.

    Intermediate

  • The currency of innovation determines market success.

    Intermediate

  • The currency of misinformation spreads faster than facts.

    Intermediate

  • In politics, the currency of promises can lose value quickly.

    Intermediate

  • Digital platforms accelerate the currency of global trends.

    Intermediate

  • Academic journals track the currency of scholarly debate.

    Advanced

  • The currency of cultural values shifts across generations.

    Advanced

  • Digital platforms accelerate the currency of global trends.

    Advanced

  • The currency of cultural capital varies across generations.

    Advanced

  • Economists study the currency of symbolic value in postmodern economies.

    Advanced

  • In academia, the currency of peer-reviewed research determines influence.

    Advanced
Related:
currency(/ˈkʌrən.si/)
exchange
circulation
exchange
circulation
9.

a narrow band or line of light, sound, or other energy

Common Phrases

  • data stream—data stream
  • stream of consciousness—stream of consciousness
  • stream of traffic—stream of traffic

Example Sentences

  • The stream of light from the flashlight was bright.

    Beginner

  • A stream of people entered the concert hall.

    Beginner

  • The stream of sound from the speakers was clear.

    Beginner

  • The stream of data from the server was interrupted.

    Intermediate

  • A stream of consciousness writing often lacks structure.

    Intermediate

  • The stream of traffic moved steadily through the tunnel.

    Intermediate

  • The stream of photons from the laser created a visible line.

    Advanced

  • A stream of electrons flows through the conductor.

    Advanced

  • The stream of consciousness technique in literature blurs reality and imagination.

    Advanced
Related:
stream(/striːm/)
current
beam
10.

a continuous flow of people, vehicles, or things moving in the same direction

Common Phrases

  • data stream—a continuous flow of digital information
  • stream of consciousness—a literary technique depicting unfiltered thoughts
  • live stream—real-time video broadcast over the internet

Example Sentences

  • The stream of cars moved slowly through the tunnel.

    Beginner

  • A steady stream of tourists entered the museum.

    Beginner

  • The stream of water flowed continuously down the hill.

    Beginner

  • The stream of data overwhelmed the system's processing capacity.

    Intermediate

  • A constant stream of emails interrupted her workflow.

    Intermediate

  • The stream of refugees crossed the border seeking safety.

    Intermediate

  • The stream of consciousness narrative challenged traditional storytelling conventions.

    Advanced

  • The stream of particles emitted by the reactor required immediate containment.

    Advanced

  • The stream of consciousness technique in modernist literature reveals inner psychological states.

    Advanced
Related:
stream(stream)
current
course
11.

To move or flow continuously, like a liquid or stream

Common Phrases

  • run off—to flow away from a surface
  • run dry—to lose all water
  • run through—to pass through quickly

Example Sentences

  • The river runs quickly through the valley.

    Beginner

  • After the rain, the stream runs full.

    Beginner

  • Molten lava runs down the mountain.

    Beginner

  • The scientist observed how the chemical solution runs through the tube.

    Intermediate

  • During the storm, the creek runs over its banks.

    Intermediate

  • The melted wax runs into the mold.

    Intermediate

  • The underground aquifer runs for over 100 miles beneath the desert.

    Advanced

  • After the dam broke, the water ran through the town at alarming speed.

    Advanced

  • The geologist mapped how the subterranean river runs through the limestone bedrock.

    Advanced
Related:
run(/rʌn/)
stream
move
12.

a continuous flow of data or information sent over a network

Common Phrases

  • live stream—a real-time broadcast of video or audio content
  • data stream—a continuous flow of digital information
  • video stream—a sequence of video content transmitted over the internet

Example Sentences

  • The video stream was interrupted for a few seconds.

    Beginner

  • He started a live stream to show his gaming skills.

    Beginner

  • A steady stream of data flows through the network.

    Beginner

  • The software uses a compressed data stream to reduce bandwidth.

    Intermediate

  • She encoded the audio stream with high-quality settings.

    Intermediate

  • Multiple streams of information merge into a single output.

    Intermediate

  • The algorithm processes real-time data streams from IoT devices.

    Advanced

  • They optimized the video stream for low-latency delivery.

    Advanced

  • The system handles parallel streams of encrypted financial data.

    Advanced
Related:
stream(streym)
sequence
transmission