flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
Английский
~ 2700
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Move like a liquid in one direction
To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.
Модель употребления:
[something] flows [somewhere]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Антонимы
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Коллокации
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Темы
nature
|daily life
|science
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
event
2
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
Модель употребления:
the flow of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
Синонимы
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Антонимы
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Коллокации
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Темы
nature
|science
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The flow of water is strong.
- We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
- The doctor checked my blood flow.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
Модель употребления:
the flow of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Синонимы
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Антонимы
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Коллокации
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Темы
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примеры
- The conversation had a natural flow.
- We need to improve the workflow to save time.
- The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
Примеры для изучающих
- The meeting had a good flow.
- The traffic flow is slow today.
- We want a better flow in our work.
Глагол
B1
action
4
Proceed smoothly without stops
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
Модель употребления:
[something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
Частая ошибка:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Синонимы
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Антонимы
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Коллокации
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Примеры
- Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
- The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
- The story flows well from beginning to end.
Примеры для изучающих
- The talk flowed well.
- Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
- The story flows from start to end.
Существительное
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
Синонимы
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
Антонимы
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
Коллокации
in the flow
Темы
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
flow
IPA
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
Слоги и ударение
flow (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: flow
- Plural: flow, flows
Verb
- Base: flow
- 3rd Person Singular: flows
- Present Participle: flowing
- Past: flowed
Родственные слова
Forms
flows
noun
flowing
verb
flowed
verb
Related words
overflow
verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow
noun
outflow
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The party was in full flow when we arrived.
- Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.