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What is another word for Flow? – 209 Flow Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stream current flux circulation movement progression passage advance development evolution continuation persistence duration continuity sequence succession series progression trend course direction route way channel conduit medium agency instrument means method procedure process stride step pace gait flowage fluidity liquidity smoothness continuity cohesion coherence consistency uniformity regularity steadiness stability constancy invariability permanence persistence endurance continuity stream fluxion fluidity liquidity outflow inflow efflux effluence outpour outpouring emanation emission egress issue discharge exit exodus migration transmigration transition transference transmission conveyance transportation movement motion progress progression advancement forwardment furtherance promotion continuation perpetuation prolongation

    Meaning of Flow

    The primary meaning of the word "flow" is the movement of a fluid or gas, or the continuous movement of something.

    Definitions

    • The movement of a fluid or gas, or the continuous movement of something
    • * A steady, continuous stream of something
    • * The act of moving or proceeding smoothly and continuously
    • * A natural, effortless, and unforced quality of movement or speech

    Etymology of Flow

    The word "flow" originates from Old English "flōw", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "flō-" and the Proto-Indo-European root "ple-" meaning "to flow" or "to swell"
    Historically, the word "flow" has been used to describe the movement of fluids, gases, and other substances, as well as abstract concepts such as the flow of ideas or the flow of time

    Example Uses

    • The river's flow was interrupted by the construction of the dam
    • * The flow of traffic was slow due to the accident
    • * The poet's words had a smooth flow that made them easy to understand
    • * The flow of the music was interrupted by the sudden change in tempo

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stop stoppage cessation halt pause break interruption discontinuation disruption obstruction blockage impediment hindrance stagnation stillness quiet calm inactivity inertia stagnancy immobility fixity rigidity stiffness solidity firmness compactness density solidity coarseness turbulence irregularity unevenness discontinuity interruption disconnection separation detachment isolation

    Related Nouns

    stream current flux circulation movement progression passage advance development evolution continuation persistence duration continuity sequence succession series trend course direction route way channel conduit medium agency instrument means method procedure process

    Related Verbs

    flow stream circulate move progress advance develop evolve continue persist endure last proceed go pass issue emanate emit discharge exit migrate transfer transmit convey transport

    Related Adjectives

    fluid liquid smooth continuous constant steady regular uniform cohesive coherent consistent smooth effortless natural easy spontaneous unforced uninterrupted unbroken incessant perpetual eternal infinite boundless endless