flow
word
/ˈfɫoʊ/
floh
/flˈəʊ/
floh
Definition
To move steadily and smoothly in one direction, especially like water. As a noun, it can also mean the movement itself or a smooth, natural continuity.
Usage & Nuances
Common with liquids: 'water flows', 'blood flow'. Also used for traffic, electricity, conversation, writing, music, and work that feels smooth: 'The ideas flow well.' As a noun, 'flow' is common in phrases like 'cash flow' and 'traffic flow'.
Spanish: fluir - flujoPortuguese (BR): fluir - fluxoPortuguese (PT): fluir - fluxoChinese (Simplified): 流动 - 流量 - 流畅Chinese (Traditional): 流動 - 流量 - 流暢Hindi: बहना - प्रवाहArabic: يتدفق - تدفّقBengali: প্রবাহ - প্রবাহিত হওয়াRussian: поток - течьJapanese: 流れ - 流れるVietnamese: dòng chảy - chảyKorean: 흐름 - 흐르다Turkish: akış - akmakUrdu: بہاؤ - بہناIndonesian: aliran - mengalir
Example Sentences
Water flows down the hill after it rains.
basic
Traffic flow is slow this morning.
basic
Her words flowed easily during the speech.
basic
Once we fixed the intro, the rest of the presentation just flowed.
natural
I like this song, but the chorus doesn't flow with the verse.
natural
We're finally in a good flow, so let's not stop now.
natural