stream
gb/stɹˈim/ us/stɹˈim/
A2
English
~ 2600
patak, streamel, áramlás, adatfolyam, áradat, áramlik, folyik, árad
NOUN
A2
1
patak
A2
Usage pattern:
a stream of [water]
We followed the stream through the forest.
Végigkövettük a patakot az erdőn át.
A wooden bridge crossed the stream.
Egy fahíd vezetett át a patak fölött.
The stream was full of fish in the spring.
She sat by the stream and listened to the water.
After the rain, the stream overflowed its banks.
Learner examples
There is a stream near my house.
Van egy patak a házam közelében.
The stream goes through the park.
A patak keresztülfolyik a parkon.
We saw ducks in the stream.
The children play by the stream.
The stream has clean water.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stream' with 'river'; a stream is usually smaller and narrower.
Meaning
small river or brook
Collocations
mountain stream
|stream bank
|stream bed
|fast-flowing stream
Synonyms
brook (A very small natural stream, often in rural settings.)
Antonyms
pond (A still body of water, the opposite of flowing water.)
Themes
nature
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small river of moving water.
A small, narrow body of flowing water, often smaller than a river.
VERB
B1
2
streamel
B2
Usage pattern:
to stream [music/video]
We streamed the concert live from New York.
Élőben streameltük a koncertet New Yorkból.
You can stream your favorite shows on this platform.
Ezen a platformon streamelheted a kedvenc műsoraidat.
He streams video games for his followers.
They streamed the interview online.
Many people now stream music instead of buying CDs.
Learner examples
I like to stream movies at night.
Szeretek esténként filmeket streamelni.
She streams music on her phone.
Zenét streamel a telefonján.
We streamed the game online.
He streams videos every day.
You can stream this show for free.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'stream' with 'download'; streaming does not save the whole file first.
Meaning
play or send media online
Collocations
stream a movie
|stream live
|stream music
|stream content
Synonyms
broadcast (Often refers to live transmission; 'stream' can be live or on-demand online.)
Antonyms
download (To transfer a complete file before use, opposite to streaming where playback is immediate.)
Themes
technology
|entertainment
|communication
Definition
To watch or listen to something on the internet without downloading it first.
To transmit or receive audio or video data continuously over the internet so it can be played without being fully downloaded first.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a stream of [things/people]
A constant stream of tourists came into the museum.
Folyamatosan áramlottak be a turisták a múzeumba.
The stream of data was analyzed in real time.
Az adatfolyamot valós időben elemezték.
They have a steady income stream from their investments.
A stream of cars passed by on the highway.
He faced a stream of questions from reporters.
Learner examples
There is a stream of cars on the road.
Folyamatosan áramlanak az autók az úton.
We saw a stream of people at the concert.
A koncerten emberáradatot láttunk.
She has a stream of emails every day.
The company has a good income stream.
The news site shows a live stream of stories.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical water streams; context determines if it is literal or figurative.
Meaning
steady flow of items or data
Collocations
stream of traffic
|stream of visitors
|data stream
|income stream
Synonyms
flow (General term for steady movement; 'stream' may suggest a more concentrated or organized flow.)
Antonyms
interruption (A break in continuity, opposite to a steady flow.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A steady movement of things like people or data in one direction.
A continuous movement of things such as people, vehicles, or information in one direction.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[things] stream [somewhere]
Tears streamed down her face.
Könnyek folytak végig az arcán.
Sunlight streamed through the window.
Napfény áradt be az ablakon.
Fans streamed into the stadium before the match.
Blood streamed from the wound.
Messages streamed in after the announcement.
Learner examples
Water streams down the hill after rain.
Eső után víz folyik le a domboldalon.
Light streams into the room every morning.
Minden reggel fény árad be a szobába.
People streamed into the shop when it opened.
Tears streamed down his face when he was sad.
Smoke streamed from the chimney.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'flow' instead when 'stream' would be more vivid for continuous, directional movement.
Meaning
flow like liquid or particles
Collocations
tears streamed down
|people streaming into
|light streaming through
Synonyms
pour (Implies heavy or abundant flow; 'stream' can be lighter or steadier.)
Antonyms
trickle (Very slow or small flow, opposite to a strong or steady stream.)
Themes
motion
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move like water in one direction without stopping.
To move continuously in a steady flow, like water, air, light, or people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stream
IPA
GB/stɹˈim/
US/stɹˈim/
Syllables & stress
stream (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stream)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stream
- Plural: streams
Verb
- Base: stream
- 3rd Person Singular: streams
- Present Participle: streaming
- Past: streamed
Word family
Forms
streams
noun
streaming
verb
streamed
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
mainstream
adjective B2
Expressions
in full stream
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl stɹˈim/
idiom
at peak level of activity or flow
Happening at its most active point.
Examples
- The negotiations were in full stream when we arrived.
- The festival was already in full stream by noon.
live stream
1/lˈaɪv stɹˈim/
fixed phrase
real-time online video/audio feed
A video or audio broadcast that happens on the internet while it is being recorded.
Examples
- They hosted a live stream of the concert on social media.
- The match will be available via live stream on the official website.
stream of consciousness
1/stɹˈim əv kˈɑnʃəsnəs/
idiom
literary
continuous unstructured flow of thoughts
A way of writing that shows all of someone's thoughts and feelings as they happen, without order or structure.
Examples
- The novel uses a stream of consciousness style to explore the character's mind.
- Her diary entry was a pure stream of consciousness.