ஆங்கிலம்

flow

gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2700
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வினைச்சொல் A2 action
1

Move like a liquid in one direction

To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] flows [somewhere]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
flow freely |flow steadily |flow into |flow from |flow through
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |daily life |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 event
2

Continuous movement of liquid or gas

The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the flow of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
water flow |air flow |blood flow |flow rate
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The flow of water is strong.
  • We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
  • The doctor checked my blood flow.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
3

Smooth continuous progress or rhythm

A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the flow of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
conversation flow |workflow |traffic flow
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The conversation had a natural flow.
  • We need to improve the workflow to save time.
  • The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The meeting had a good flow.
  • The traffic flow is slow today.
  • We want a better flow in our work.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
4

Proceed smoothly without stops

To go on in a smooth way without stopping.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
halt (Means to stop completely.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
flow naturally |flow smoothly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |daily_life |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
  • The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
  • The story flows well from beginning to end.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The talk flowed well.
  • Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
  • The story flows from start to end.
பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
in the flow
கருப்பொருள்கள்
psychology |emotions |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
flow
IPA
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
flow (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: flow
  • Plural: flow, flows
Verb
  • Base: flow
  • 3rd Person Singular: flows
  • Present Participle: flowing
  • Past: flowed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
flows noun flowing verb flowed verb
Related words
overflow verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow noun outflow noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The party was in full flow when we arrived.
  • Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.

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