flow
flow
floʊ
flow
British pronunciation
/fləʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "flow"in English

to flow
01

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

Intransitive
to flow definition and meaning
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The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.
02

to make something move or pass smoothly and continuously

Transitive: to flow a liquid somewhere
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The dam was designed to flow water into the irrigation system.
03

to experience or have one's menstrual cycle, during which blood and tissue are discharged from the uterus

Intransitive
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She felt uncomfortable because her period was about to flow.
04

to cover something with water or another liquid

Intransitive
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The overflow from the lake began to flow into the surrounding valley.
05

to be present or available in large amounts

Intransitive
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Donations for the charity flowed in after the event, exceeding expectations.
06

to move steadily and continuously from one place to another, often in large quantities

Intransitive: to flow somewhere
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People flowed into the stadium as the gates opened.
Flow
01

movement of a liquid in a continuous and steady manner

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The flow of water from the river was particularly strong after the heavy rainfall.
02

the continuous and steady movement of a substance, such as gas, in a particular direction

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The flow of oxygen through the ventilator kept the patient stable.
03

the smooth and continuous movement of electric charge through a conductor

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The flow of electricity through the circuit was interrupted by a blown fuse.
04

the volume of fluid moving past a point within a specific period of time

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The engineer measured the flow of water through the pipe.
05

the state of moving constantly and steadily

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The flow of the river was gentle and serene as it wound through the valley.
06

a continuous and unbroken stream or outpouring of liquid, gas, or other substance

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The flow of lava from the volcano continued for days.
07

the smooth, continuous progression or unfolding of events or developments

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The flow of history often seems inevitable in retrospect, as one event leads to the next.
08

the process of menstrual blood discharge from the uterus

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She marked the first day of her flow to track the start of her menstrual cycle.
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