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