flow (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /floʊ/

Definition

To move along or out steadily and continuously in a stream or current.

Examples

• Water began to flow from the broken pipe.

• The crowd flowed out of the stadium after the game.

• Her ideas seemed to flow effortlessly during the brainstorming session.

How to Use flow

flow of (prepositional phrase)

To move in a continuous stream or current of something. — "The flow of traffic was heavy during rush hour."

flow into (prepositional phrase)

To move into a place or thing. — "The river flows into the sea."

flow out of (prepositional phrase)

To move out of a place or thing. — "Smoke flowed out of the chimney."

flow through (prepositional phrase)

To move through a place or thing. — "The water flows through the pipes."

Synonyms of flow

Words with a similar meaning to flow:

• stream
• pour
• gush
• ebb

Antonyms of flow

Words with the opposite meaning to flow:

• stagnate
• cease

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