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Definition flow in British English

flow noun

noun
/fləʊ/
1

the continuous movement of a liquid in one direction

Example

drugs that improve blood flow around the body

Example

Leaves in the ditch were blocking the flow of water.

Synonyms and related words
course current down
1.1

the continuous movement of a line of vehicles or people

Example

The new system should speed up the traffic flow.

Example

There was a steady flow of refugees leaving the country.

Synonyms and related words
caravan chain column
2

a supply of something that continues without stopping

Example

Reducing tariffs is the key to developing a substantial trade flow.

Example

the agency's work flow

Example

News media provided a steady flow of information about the war.

Synonyms and related words
accumulation allocation allowance
3

a way of talking or thinking in an easy natural way, without any pauses or difficulties

Example

She kept up an easy flow of conversation throughout the journey.

Example

The phone rang, interrupting the flow of his thoughts.

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academic writing delivery diction
4

the movement of the sea in towards the land

Example

the ebb and flow of the tide

Synonyms and related words
course current down
Definition flow in British English