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Meaning of Stream
The primary meaning of the word "Stream" is a small, narrow river or flow of water.
Definitions
- A small, narrow river or flow of water
- * A flow of fluid, such as air or gas
- * A flow of data or video in a continuous flow
- * A series of items or events happening or done one after the other
Etymology of Stream
The word "Stream" originated from Old English "strēam", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "straumiz" and Proto-Indo-European "srou-"
Historically, the word referred to a flow of water, and its meaning has since expanded to include other types of flows, such as air, gas, and data
Example Uses
- The stream ran through the center of the village
- * The stream of air from the vent made the room feel cooler
- * The company will stream the video live on their website
- * The stream of people waiting to get into the concert was endless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
drought
dryness
aridity
barrenness
desolation
stagnation
stillness
calmness
quietness
silence
blockage
obstruction
barrier
dam
hindrance
impediment
stoppage
cessation