flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
Английски
~ 2700
folyik, áramlik, áramlás, menet, gördülékenység, gördülékenyen megy, könnyen jön, zökkenőmentesen átmegy, flow-állapot, flow, flow-élmény
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
1
Модел на употреба:
[something] flows [somewhere]
The river flows through the valley.
A folyó átfolyik a völgyön.
Traffic flowed smoothly after the accident was cleared.
A baleset helyszínének felszabadítása után a forgalom zavartalanul haladt.
Blood flows through the veins to carry oxygen around the body.
Lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she listened to the news.
Примери за учащи
The water flows into the lake.
A víz a tóba folyik.
The river flows to the sea.
A folyó a tengerbe folyik.
Blood flows in our bodies.
Air flows into the room from the window.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'float'. 'Flow' is about movement of liquids or similar things, while 'float' means staying on top of a liquid without sinking.
Значение
Move like a liquid in one direction
Колокации
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Синоними
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Антоними
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Теми
nature
|daily life
|science
Определение
To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.
To move smoothly and continuously in one direction, like a liquid or gas.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
2
áramlás
B1
Модел на употреба:
the flow of [something]
The dam controls the flow of water into the city.
A gát szabályozza a városba jutó víz áramlását.
Doctors measured the patient's blood flow.
Az orvosok megmérték a beteg véráramlását.
The engineers improved the airflow in the building.
Примери за учащи
The flow of water is strong.
Erős a víz áramlása.
We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
Érezzük a ventilátorból jövő levegő áramlását.
The doctor checked my blood flow.
Честа грешка:
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
Значение
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
Колокации
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Синоними
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Антоними
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Теми
nature
|science
Определение
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
A steady, continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
3
Модел на употреба:
the flow of [something]
The conversation had a natural flow.
A beszélgetés természetesen folyt.
We need to improve the workflow to save time.
Javítanunk kell a munkafolyamatot, hogy időt takarítsunk meg.
The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
Примери за учащи
The meeting had a good flow.
A megbeszélés gördülékenyen zajlott.
The traffic flow is slow today.
Ma lassan halad a forgalom.
We want a better flow in our work.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Значение
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
Колокации
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Синоними
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Антоними
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Определение
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
A smooth and uninterrupted movement or progress of something.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
4
Модел на употреба:
[something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
Az ötletelés során könnyen jöttek az ötletek.
The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
A zene zökkenőmentesen ment át az egyik dalból a másikba.
The story flows well from beginning to end.
Примери за учащи
The talk flowed well.
A beszélgetés gördülékenyen ment.
Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
Az órán gyorsan jöttek az ötleteink.
The story flows from start to end.
Честа грешка:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Значение
Proceed smoothly without stops
Колокации
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Синоними
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Антоними
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Определение
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
To continue or develop in a smooth and uninterrupted way.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
INFORMAL
5
She was in a state of flow while painting for hours.
Flow-állapotban volt, miközben órákon át festett.
Athletes often describe being in the flow during competitions.
A sportolók gyakran úgy írják le, hogy verseny közben flow-ban vannak.
Coding put him into a deep flow state.
Примери за учащи
I was in the flow when writing my story.
Flow-ban voltam, amikor a történetemet írtam.
He plays games in the flow for hours.
Órákon át flow-ban van játék közben.
She is in the flow when she paints.
Честа грешка:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
Значение
State of total focus and immersion
Колокации
in the flow
Синоними
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
Антоними
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
Теми
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Определение
When you are doing something with full focus and enjoyment, and time seems to pass quickly.
A mental state in which a person is fully immersed and focused on an activity, often feeling enjoyment and losing track of time.
Граматика
Речникова форма
flow
IPA
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
Срички и ударение
flow (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: flow
- Plural: flow, flows
Verb
- Base: flow
- 3rd Person Singular: flows
- Present Participle: flowing
- Past: flowed
Семейство думи
Forms
flows
noun
flowing
verb
flowed
verb
Related words
overflow
verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow
noun
outflow
noun
Изрази
cash flow
1/kˈæʃ flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
business
Movement of money in business/accounting
The amount of money coming in and going out of a business over time.
Примери
- We need to improve our cash flow this quarter.
- Poor cash flow can cause small businesses to fail.
creative flow
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Uninterrupted stream of creative ideas/output
When creative ideas come easily and continuously.
Примери
- She entered a creative flow and painted all night.
- Writers often seek ways to get into a creative flow.
ebb and flow
1/ˈɛb ˈænd flˈoʊ/
idiom
Regular rise and fall pattern over time
A repeated pattern where something increases and decreases over time.
Примери
- The ebb and flow of public opinion is hard to predict.
- Business has its ebb and flow throughout the year.
go with the flow
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈɪθ ðə flˈoʊ/
idiom
Accept things without resistance
To accept what happens and not try to change it.
Примери
- I didn’t plan much for my trip; I just went with the flow.
- Sometimes it’s less stressful to go with the flow than to fight every change.
in full flow
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
At peak activity or performance level
Happening at its highest level or speed at that moment.
Примери
- The party was in full flow when we arrived.
- Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.