Stream down Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹim/ /ˈdaʊn
STREEM-doun
stɹˈiːm/ /dˈaʊn
streem-DOWN
Definition
To move or fall smoothly in a continuous flow, usually downwards, like water, tears, or rain.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal senses ('rain streamed down the window') and figurative ones ('tears streamed down his face'). Often describes something flowing naturally by gravity. Usually informal, not used for solid objects.
Spanish: fluir - correr - deslizar (hacia abajo)Portuguese (BR): escorrer - descer em fluxo - escorrer (para baixo)Portuguese (PT): escorrer - descer em fluxo - escorrer (para baixo)Chinese (Simplified): 流下来 - 涌下来Chinese (Traditional): 流下來 - 湧下來Hindi: नीचे बहना - टपकनाArabic: ينهمر - يتدفق إلى الأسفلBengali: ধারা বেয়ে পড়া - দলে দলে নেমে যাওয়াRussian: течь вниз - струиться внизJapanese: 流れ落ちるVietnamese: chảy xuống liên tụcKorean: 흘러내리다Turkish: aşağıya süzülmekUrdu: بہنا (نیچے کی طرف)Indonesian: mengalir turun
Example Sentences
Rain began to stream down the window.
basic
Tears streamed down her cheeks as she watched the movie.
basic
Water streamed down the mountain after the storm.
basic
Sweat streamed down his face after running for an hour.
natural
Colorful lights streamed down from the stage, lighting up the crowd.
natural
Her hair was so wet that water continued to stream down her back.
natural