stream (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstriːm/

Definition

A small, narrow river.

Examples

• A clear stream flowed down the mountain.

• We followed the stream to find the hidden waterfall.

• The stream was full of fish.

How to Use stream

stream of consciousness (idiom)

A literary style in which a character's thoughts and feelings are depicted in a continuous, flowing way. — "The novel is written in a stream of consciousness style."

stream into (prepositional phrase)

To flow or move into something in large quantities. — "Supplies streamed into the disaster area."

stream live (collocation)

To broadcast an event or content in real-time over the internet. — "The company decided to stream live the product launch event."

Synonyms of stream

Words with a similar meaning to stream:

• brook
• creek
• river
• waterway

Antonyms of stream

Words with the opposite meaning to stream:

• ocean
• lake

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