flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
İngilizce
~ 2700
folyik, áramlik, áramlás, menet, gördülékenység, gördülékenyen megy, könnyen jön, zökkenőmentesen átmegy, flow-állapot, flow, flow-élmény
FIIL
A2
1
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Anlam
Move like a liquid in one direction
Eşdizimler
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Eş anlamlılar
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Konular
nature
|daily life
|science
Tanım
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.
İSIM
A2
2
áramlás
B1
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Some learners use 'flow' without an article when referring to a specific instance; remember to use 'the' when talking about a particular flow.
Anlam
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
Eşdizimler
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Eş anlamlılar
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Zıt anlamlılar
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Konular
nature
|science
Tanım
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
A steady, continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance.
İSIM
B1
3
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Anlam
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
Eşdizimler
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Eş anlamlılar
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Zıt anlamlılar
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Konular
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Tanım
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
A smooth and uninterrupted movement or progress of something.
FIIL
B1
4
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Anlam
Proceed smoothly without stops
Eşdizimler
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Eş anlamlılar
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Konular
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Tanım
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
To continue or develop in a smooth and uninterrupted way.
İSIM
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
Anlam
State of total focus and immersion
Eşdizimler
in the flow
Eş anlamlılar
zone ('In the zone' is an informal equivalent used in sports and creative work.)
Zıt anlamlılar
distraction (Loss of focus and inability to stay engaged.)
Konular
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Tanım
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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
flow
IPA
GB/flˈoʊ/
US/flˈoʊ/
Heceler ve vurgu
flow (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (flow)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: flow
- Plural: flow, flows
Verb
- Base: flow
- 3rd Person Singular: flows
- Present Participle: flowing
- Past: flowed
Kelime ailesi
Forms
flows
noun
flowing
verb
flowed
verb
Related words
overflow
verb B1
Advanced or less common
inflow
noun
outflow
noun
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- The party was in full flow when we arrived.
- Negotiations were already in full flow by Monday morning.