flow (Meaning)
flow (n)
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
the amount of fluid that flows in a given time
the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression
any uninterrupted stream or discharge
something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously
dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas
the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
flow (v)
move or progress freely as if in a stream
move along, of liquids
cause to flow
be abundantly present
fall or flow in a certain way
cover or swamp with water
undergo menstruation
flow ()
imp. sing. of Fly, v. i.
flow (v. i.)
To move with a continual change of place among the particles or parts, as a fluid; to change place or circulate, as a liquid; as, rivers flow from springs and lakes; tears flow from the eyes.
To become liquid; to melt.
To proceed; to issue forth; as, wealth flows from industry and economy.
To glide along smoothly, without harshness or asperties; as, a flowing period; flowing numbers; to sound smoothly to the ear; to be uttered easily.
To have or be in abundance; to abound; to full, so as to run or flow over; to be copious.
To hang loose and waving; as, a flowing mantle; flowing locks.
To rise, as the tide; -- opposed to ebb; as, the tide flows twice in twenty-four hours.
To discharge blood in excess from the uterus.
flow (v. t.)
To cover with water or other liquid; to overflow; to inundate; to flood.
To cover with varnish.
flow (n.)
A stream of water or other fluid; a current; as, a flow of water; a flow of blood.
A continuous movement of something abundant; as, a flow of words.
Any gentle, gradual movement or procedure of thought, diction, music, or the like, resembling the quiet, steady movement of a river; a stream.
The tidal setting in of the water from the ocean to the shore. See Ebb and flow, under Ebb.
A low-lying piece of watery land; -- called also flow moss and flow bog.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flow
flow Sentence Examples
- The river flowed swiftly through the lush valley, its waters cascading over jagged rocks.
- Ideas flowed effortlessly from her mind as she penned her masterpiece.
- The traffic flowed smoothly along the highway, a steady stream of vehicles heading their respective destinations.
- Warm tears flowed down her cheeks as she reminisced about the past.
- The conversation flowed naturally, one topic seamlessly leading into another.
- The clouds flowed effortlessly across the sky, casting ever-changing shadows on the landscape below.
- Time seemed to flow by rapidly as she immersed herself in the captivating novel.
- The crowd surged forward in a chaotic flow, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
- The lava flowed relentlessly down the mountainside, threatening to destroy everything in its path.
- The river of commerce flowed through the city, enriching its inhabitants and shaping its destiny.
FAQs About the word flow
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases), the amount of fluid that flows in a given time, the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression,
pour,stream, rush,run, flood, drip, roll, emanate, sheet, arise
back up,back up, set, set, harden, gel, coagulate, harden,coagulate, gel
The river flowed swiftly through the lush valley, its waters cascading over jagged rocks.
Ideas flowed effortlessly from her mind as she penned her masterpiece.
The traffic flowed smoothly along the highway, a steady stream of vehicles heading their respective destinations.
Warm tears flowed down her cheeks as she reminisced about the past.
