flow

1 of 2

verb

ˈflō

flowed; flowing; flows

intransitive verb

a(1)

: to issue or move in a stream

rivers flow into the sea

(2)

: circulate

: to move with a continual change of place among the constituent particles

molasses flows slowly

water flowing over the dam

: rise

the tide ebbs and flows

: abound

a land flowing with natural resources

: to proceed smoothly and readily

conversation flowed easily

: to have a smooth continuity

the flowing lines of the car

: to hang loose and billowing

her gown flowed around her

: to derive from a source : come

the wealth that flows from trade

: to deform under stress without cracking or rupturing

—used especially of minerals and rocks

: menstruate

transitive verb

: to cause to flow

flowing oil over the swamp to kill mosquito larvae

: to discharge in a flow

The new oil well flowed 100 barrels a day.

Example Sentences

Verb rivers flowing into the sea She opened the faucet and the water began to flow freely. a device that measures the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit Traffic has been flowing smoothly from east to west. The grain flowed smoothly down the elevator chute. Requests have flowed into the office. Money has continued to flow in. Noun a sudden flow of tears a steady flow of traffic The doctor was trying to stop the flow of blood. We want to encourage the free flow of ideas. the westward flow of settlers We've been receiving a constant flow of phone calls. measuring blood flow to the brain See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Two of those road projects will enhance traffic flow in and out of Redstone Arsenal.

Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The complaints come as Ukrainian grain exports flow at their fastest rate since the war started.

Alistair Macdonald And Karolina Jeznach, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 If your fire is packed too densely, air can’t flow through to drive combustion; if your fuel is packed too loosely, then the air can’t get enough power to move quickly.

Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2022 Letting your feelings flow today could result in some cathartic healing.

Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Winds could gust over 60 mph as the wind flow around the storm begins to interact with the mountainous terrain of Southern California.

Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere, the open concept layout allows for the dining area, gourmet chef’s kitchen and 600-bottle wine cellar to effortlessly flow into one another on the first floor.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 There remains uncertainty as to exactly how much rain will fall and where, but the counterclockwise flow around the storm will steer winds from the east over much of the Southwest.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 City officials say the changes will make San Diego’s street sweeping more effective and efficient, which will keep more trash out of local rivers and bays, which eventually flow into the ocean.

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022

Noun

This steering flow means the heaviest rainfall will probably concentrate along the eastern slopes of Southern California’s mountains.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Russia has recently cut off the natural gas flow to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, and Mr. Putin threatened to extend the cutoff and add oil and refined products.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The easterly flow from Kay on Friday may well produce very warm overnights for the Los Angeles coasts and valleys, the weather service in Los Angeles said.

Judson Jones, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 This led the researchers to determine the water flow near Giza was a way of life until the area started to dry out in the era following the construction of the pyramids.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Yet in this century, the river’s natural flow has averaged far less than was spoken for, just 12.4 million acre-feet.

AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Extended forecasts are showing a quick heat up Friday with a switch to offshore flow bringing in warm temperatures from the east.

oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The flow led to the methodical removal of his suit jacket, tie, jewelry, shirt and jeans throughout the night until only a black leotard was exposed.

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Starting his set with clips of him with the Columbia film studio torch-bearer, JID took control of his cinematic a voice as thick as his bass lines and his signature stutter-step flow racing at breakneck speeds.

Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	flowed
释义	flow 1 of 2 verb ˈflō flowed; flowing; flows intransitive verb 1 a(1) : to issue or move in a stream rivers flow into the sea (2) : circulate b : to move with a continual change of place among the constituent particles molasses flows slowly water flowing over the dam 2 : rise the tide ebbs and flows 3 : abound a land flowing with natural resources 4 a : to proceed smoothly and readily conversation flowed easily b : to have a smooth continuity the flowing lines of the car 5 : to hang loose and billowing her gown flowed around her 6 : to derive from a source : come the wealth that flows from trade 7 : to deform under stress without cracking or rupturing —used especially of minerals and rocks 8 : menstruate transitive verb 1 : to cause to flow flowing oil over the swamp to kill mosquito larvae 2 : to discharge in a flow The new oil well flowed 100 barrels a day. flow 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of flowing 2 a : flood sense 1a b : flood sense 2 the tide's ebb and flow 3 a : a smooth uninterrupted movement or progress a flow of information b : stream also : a mass of material which has flowed when molten an old lava flow c : the direction of movement or development go with the flow 4 : the quantity that flows in a certain time a gauge that measures fuel flow 5 : menstruation 6 a : the motion characteristic of fluids b : a continuous transfer of energy Synonyms Verb pour roll run stream See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb rivers flowing into the sea She opened the faucet and the water began to flow freely. a device that measures the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit Traffic has been flowing smoothly from east to west. The grain flowed smoothly down the elevator chute. Requests have flowed into the office. Money has continued to flow in. Noun a sudden flow of tears a steady flow of traffic The doctor was trying to stop the flow of blood. We want to encourage the free flow of ideas. the westward flow of settlers We've been receiving a constant flow of phone calls. measuring blood flow to the brain See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Two of those road projects will enhance traffic flow in and out of Redstone Arsenal. Paul Gattis \| Pgattis@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The complaints come as Ukrainian grain exports flow at their fastest rate since the war started. Alistair Macdonald And Karolina Jeznach, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 If your fire is packed too densely, air can’t flow through to drive combustion; if your fuel is packed too loosely, then the air can’t get enough power to move quickly. Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2022 Letting your feelings flow today could result in some cathartic healing. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Winds could gust over 60 mph as the wind flow around the storm begins to interact with the mountainous terrain of Southern California. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere, the open concept layout allows for the dining area, gourmet chef’s kitchen and 600-bottle wine cellar to effortlessly flow into one another on the first floor. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 There remains uncertainty as to exactly how much rain will fall and where, but the counterclockwise flow around the storm will steer winds from the east over much of the Southwest. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 City officials say the changes will make San Diego’s street sweeping more effective and efficient, which will keep more trash out of local rivers and bays, which eventually flow into the ocean. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun This steering flow means the heaviest rainfall will probably concentrate along the eastern slopes of Southern California’s mountains. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Russia has recently cut off the natural gas flow to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, and Mr. Putin threatened to extend the cutoff and add oil and refined products. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The easterly flow from Kay on Friday may well produce very warm overnights for the Los Angeles coasts and valleys, the weather service in Los Angeles said. Judson Jones, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 This led the researchers to determine the water flow near Giza was a way of life until the area started to dry out in the era following the construction of the pyramids. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Yet in this century, the river’s natural flow has averaged far less than was spoken for, just 12.4 million acre-feet. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Extended forecasts are showing a quick heat up Friday with a switch to offshore flow bringing in warm temperatures from the east. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The flow led to the methodical removal of his suit jacket, tie, jewelry, shirt and jeans throughout the night until only a black leotard was exposed. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Starting his set with clips of him with the Columbia film studio torch-bearer, JID took control of his cinematic a voice as thick as his bass lines and his signature stutter-step flow racing at breakneck speeds. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Old English flōwan; akin to Old High German flouwen to rinse, wash, Latin pluere to rain, Greek plein to sail, float First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1) Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing flow cash flow flow cytometry ebb and flow go against the flow go with the flow gene flow turbulent flow peak flow meter laminar flow inter-flow in full flow work flow flow diagram flow-through entity flow sheet See More cash flow flow cytometry ebb and flow go against the flow go with the flow gene flow turbulent flow peak flow meter laminar flow inter-flow in full flow work flow flow diagram flow-through entity flow sheet See More Kids Definition flow 1 of 2 verb ˈflō flowed; flowing 1 : to move in or as if in a stream The river flows to the sea. She felt relief flow through her. 2 : to glide along smoothly Traffic is flowing on the highway. 3 : to hang loose and waving Her hair flowed down. flow 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of moving in or as if in a stream a flow of tears a flow of praise 2 : the rise of the tide the ebb and flow of the tide 3 : a smooth even movement : stream the flow of conversation a flow of information 4 : an amount or mass of something moving in a stream blood flow Medical Definition flow 1 of 2 intransitive verb ˈflō 1 : to move with a continual change of place among the constituent particles blood flows toward the heart in veins 2 : menstruate flow 2 of 2 noun 1 : the quantity that flows in a certain time 2 : menstruation 3 : the motion characteristic of fluids flowed verb past tense of flow 1 as in poured to move in a stream water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance poured streamed dripped rolled rushed ran run emanated rippled sprang flooded effused arose sprung gushed raced trickled coursed flushed spurted overflowed spouted issued engulfed dribbled cascaded fountained inundated deluged riffled overran swamped guttered sheeted disembogued washed out Antonyms & Near Antonyms backed up coagulated set congealed hardened gelled clotted See More 2 as in drifted to move or proceed smoothly and readily as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow Synonyms & Similar Words drifted glided swept slid slipped streamed sailed rolled cruised sped flew raced brushed breezed coasted skimmed rushed bowled whisked speeded Antonyms & Near Antonyms struggled floundered stumbled shuffled trudged plodded limped labored stamped lumbered stomped tramped toiled stumped shambled See More
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