flow
Present Participle
flowing
Past Tense
flowed
Past Participle
flowed
1
to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream
- The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.
- Tears flowed down her cheeks as she watched the emotional scene.
- The melted snow flowed down the mountain slopes, feeding into the river below.
- The waterfall flowed down the cliffside, creating a mesmerizing cascade of water.
- After the heavy rain, streams flowed rapidly, swollen with excess water.
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2
to make something move or pass smoothly and continuously
transitive
- The dam was designed to flow water into the irrigation system.
- She used a pump to flow the water from the well into the tank.
- The technician adjusted the valves to flow the coolant into the machine.
- He used a funnel to flow the juice into the bottle without spilling.
- The chef used a spoon to flow the sauce over the dish in an even layer.
3
to experience or have one's menstrual cycle, during which blood and tissue are discharged from the uterus
- She felt uncomfortable because her period was about to flow.
- She began to flow a few days earlier than expected this month.
- Many women experience discomfort when they first start to flow.
- I always make sure to carry extra supplies when I flow unexpectedly.
- It’s common for women to flow more heavily during the first two days.
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4
to cover something with water or another liquid
- The overflow from the lake began to flow into the surrounding valley.
- They tried to block the water, but it continued to flow across the farmland.
- The river began to flow over its banks after the heavy rainfall.
- The dam's failure allowed the water to flow into nearby fields.
- The tidal waves flowed over the shore, flooding the coastal town.
5
to be present or available in large amounts
- Donations for the charity flowed in after the event, exceeding expectations.
- Compliments flowed from the guests as they admired the host's beautiful home.
- The wine flowed generously at the banquet, keeping everyone's glasses full.
- Help flowed in from volunteers after the natural disaster struck the town.
- Ideas flowed during the brainstorming session, making the meeting productive.
6
to move steadily and continuously from one place to another, often in large quantities
- People flowed into the stadium as the gates opened.
- Tourists flowed into the city for the annual festival.
- Supplies flowed into the disaster-stricken area within hours.
- Crowds flowed out of the theater after the show ended.