flow
gb/flˈoʊ/ us/flˈoʊ/
A2
İngilizce
~ 2700
Anlamlar
0 anlam
Fiil
A2
action
1
Move like a liquid in one direction
To move in a smooth, steady way, like water in a river.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] flows [somewhere]
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.
Eş anlamlılar
run (Often used for liquids like rivers; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stop (Indicates the complete end of movement.)
Eşdizimler
flow freely
|flow steadily
|flow into
|flow from
|flow through
Konular
nature
|daily life
|science
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
A2
event
2
Continuous movement of liquid or gas
The steady movement of something like water, air, or blood.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the flow of [something]
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.
Eş anlamlılar
stream (Can refer to water specifically or figuratively to data or other items.)
Zıt anlamlılar
blockage (A stoppage that prevents movement.)
Eşdizimler
water flow
|air flow
|blood flow
|flow rate
Konular
nature
|science
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The flow of water is strong.
- We can feel the flow of air from the fan.
- The doctor checked my blood flow.
İsim
B1
entity
3
Smooth continuous progress or rhythm
A steady and smooth way something moves or happens.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the flow of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flow' with 'speed'; 'flow' refers to smoothness and continuity, not just how fast something moves.
Eş anlamlılar
progression (Focuses on forward development rather than smoothness alone.)
Zıt anlamlılar
interruption (Breaks the smooth continuity.)
Eşdizimler
conversation flow
|workflow
|traffic flow
Konular
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Örnekler
- The conversation had a natural flow.
- We need to improve the workflow to save time.
- The traffic flow was disrupted by roadworks.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The meeting had a good flow.
- The traffic flow is slow today.
- We want a better flow in our work.
Fiil
B1
action
4
Proceed smoothly without stops
To go on in a smooth way without stopping.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] flows [smoothly/naturally]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners might overuse 'flow' for any kind of progress; it’s best for smooth, connected situations rather than just moving forward.
Eş anlamlılar
proceed (More formal and does not necessarily imply smoothness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
halt (Means to stop completely.)
Eşdizimler
flow naturally
|flow smoothly
Konular
daily life
|daily_life
|work
Örnekler
- Ideas flowed easily during the brainstorming session.
- The music flowed seamlessly from one song to another.
- The story flows well from beginning to end.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The talk flowed well.
- Our ideas flowed quickly in class.
- The story flows from start to end.
İsim
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners might confuse this with physical movement; here it refers to mental focus, not actual motion.
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.)
Eşdizimler
in the flow
Konular
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
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.