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| flow [ flō ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle flowed, present participle flow·ing, 3rd person present singular flows) |
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1. move freely from place to place: to move freely from one place to another in large numbers or amounts in a steady unbroken stream
  measures to allow traffic to flow freely
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2. physics move in one mass: to move freely in one continuous mass
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refers to fluids
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3. physiology circulate in body: to move through the veins and arteries of the body
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refers especially to blood
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4. be said fluently: to be expressed uninhibitedly and eloquently
The conversation began to flow.
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5. be available in quantity: to be readily available and consumed in large amounts
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refers to alcoholic drinks
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6. be experienced intensely: to be experienced very intensely, often in a way that is visible to other people
A wave of love flowed across her face.
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7. emanate as result: to derive from something as a result or series of results
The consequences that flowed from the decision were distressing.
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8. hang loosely: to fall or hang loosely and gracefully
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refers to clothes or hair
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Her long hair flowed over her shoulders.
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9. oceanography move toward land: to move toward the land as the tide rises
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refers to the ocean or tidal water
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10. geology change shape under pressure: to change shape gradually in response to pressure without the development of cracks or fissures
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noun (plural flows) |
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1. unhindered steady movement: a steady unbroken stream of people, goods, vehicles, money, or information from one place to another
the unending flow of refugees
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2. mass or quantity flowing: a mass or quantity of material that is flowing or has flowed
a giant lava flow pouring down into the valley
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3. medicine menstrual blood: the quantity of blood during menstruation
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4. movement of fluid or electrical charge: the movement of liquid, gas, or electrical charge
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5. oceanography tidal movement toward land: the movement of a rising tide toward the land.
See also ebb
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6. communication eloquent expression of thoughts: the continuous eloquent expression of thoughts or ideas in speech or writing
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7. U.S. psychology experience of heightened awareness: psychological and physical experience in which challenges presented are perfectly matched by the participants' skills, often resulting in heightened states of awareness, confidence, and performance
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| [ Old English flōwan< Indo-European] |
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| flow·ing·ly adverb |
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go with the flow
1. to follow the lead of other people and react to their opinions or actions passively
2. to adapt to the prevailing mood or situation in a relaxed way
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