flow
flow Lexical Profile
flow Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The steady, continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or electric current in a particular direction.
"The engineers opened the valve to increase the flow of water through the main pipe."
A continuous, steady movement or supply of people, vehicles, information, or goods.
"A steady flow of commuters entered the train station during the morning rush hour."
A mental state of complete immersion, energized focus, and effortless enjoyment in an activity.
"The pianist entered a state of pure flow during the final movement of the concerto."
The incoming rise of the tide toward the shore, as opposed to the ebb.
"Wait for the ebb and flow of the tide before anchoring the boat near the reef."
• verb
To move along steadily and continuously in a current or stream (of a fluid, gas, or electricity).
"The mountain river flows southward through the valley before emptying into the sea."
To proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly.
"Conversation flowed naturally among the guests throughout the dinner party."
To hang loosely and gracefully in an undulating manner (of hair or clothing).
"Her long silk scarf flowed behind her as she walked briskly across the courtyard."
To result or derive naturally from a particular source or cause.
"Several important legal consequences flow directly from the committee's decision."
• Rhymes for flow
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'flowan', meaning to flow or stream, ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *pleu- ('to flow' or 'to float'), which also gave rise to words like 'flood' and 'float'.