flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2700
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Sloveso
A2
action
1
Move like a liquid in one direction
To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.
Vzorec užití:
[something] flows [somewhere]
Častá chyba:
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.
Synonyma
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Antonyma
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Kolokace
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Témata
nature
|daily life
|science
Příklady
- The river flows through the valley.
- Traffic flowed smoothly after the accident was cleared.
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The water flows into the lake.
- The river flows to the sea.
- Blood flows in our bodies.
- Air flows into the room from the window.
Podstatné jméno
A2
event
2
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
Vzorec užití:
the flow of [something]
Častá chyba:
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
Synonyma
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Antonyma
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Kolokace
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Témata
nature
|science
Příklady
- The dam controls the flow of water into the city.
- Doctors measured the patient's blood flow.
- The engineers improved the airflow in the building.
Učební příklady
- The flow of water is strong.
- We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
- The doctor checked my blood flow.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
Vzorec užití:
the flow of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Synonyma
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Antonyma
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Kolokace
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Témata
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Příklady
- The conversation had a natural flow.
- We need to improve the workflow to save time.
- The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
Učební příklady
- The meeting had a good flow.
- The traffic flow is slow today.
- We want a better flow in our work.
Sloveso
B1
action
4
Proceed smoothly without stops
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
Vzorec užití:
[something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
Častá chyba:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Synonyma
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Antonyma
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Kolokace
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Témata
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Příklady
- Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
- The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
- The story flows well from beginning to end.
Učební příklady
- The talk flowed well.
- Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
- The story flows from start to end.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
state
5
State of total focus and immersion
When you are doing something with full focus and enjoyment, and time seems to pass quickly.
Častá chyba:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
Synonyma
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
Antonyma
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
Kolokace
in the flow
Témata
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Příklady
- She was in a state of flow while painting for hours.
- Athletes often describe being in the flow during competitions.
- Coding put him into a deep flow state.
Učební příklady
- I was in the flow when writing my story.
- He plays games in the flow for hours.
- She is in the flow when she paints.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
flow
IPA
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
flow (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: flow
- Plural: flow, flows
Verb
- Base: flow
- 3rd Person Singular: flows
- Present Participle: flowing
- Past: flowed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
flows
noun
flowing
verb
flowed
verb
Related words
overflow
verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow
noun
outflow
noun
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- The party was in full flow when we arrived.
- Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.