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.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she watched the emotional scene.
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.
She used a pump to flow the water from the well into the tank.
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.
She began to flow a few days earlier than expected this month.
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.
They tried to block the water, but it continued to flow across the farmland.
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.
Compliments flowed from the guests as they admired the host's beautiful home.
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.
Tourists flowed into the city for the annual festival.
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.
The steady flow of oil through the pipeline is crucial for maintaining energy supply.
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.
A gentle flow of gas escaped from the valve, filling the room with a faint smell.
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.
The steady flow of electricity powers the entire building without fluctuation.
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.
They monitored the flow of oil in the pipeline.
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.
Glaciers contribute to the flow of freshwater into the ocean.
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.
Smoke rose in a dark flow above the factory.
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.
The flow of current events suggests that political tensions will continue to rise.
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.
Her flow typically lasts five days, with the first two being the heaviest.
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