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Definition flow in British English

flow verb

[intransitive] verb
/fləʊ/
Example

Her tears began to flow more freely.

Example

Hot water flows through the pipes.

Example

Blood flowed from the wound on her face.

Example

The Sacramento River flows into San Francisco Bay.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
1.1

if an electric current flows, it passes continuously through something

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AC active alternating current
1.2

if a line of people or vehicles flows, it moves steadily without stopping

Example

A constant stream of people flowed past.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
2

if a supply of something flows, it continues without stopping

Example

We have to keep information flowing within the company.

Example

Millions of pounds of new investment are flowing into the region.

Synonyms and related words
latency continue last
3

if words or ideas flow, they follow each other in an easy, natural, continuous way

Example

The conversation did not flow smoothly.

Example

When I write, the words just flow from my pen.

Synonyms and related words
latency continue last
4

if a feeling flows through you, you suddenly feel it strongly

Example

Excitement and energy seemed to flow right through me.

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come over return run away with
5

if hair or clothing flows, it falls or moves in a smooth graceful way around someone's body

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bag breathe bunch flow grey grow out
6

if alcoholic drinks flow, people drink a lot of them

Example

Champagne flowed freely all evening.

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AA abuse Al-Anon
7

if the tide flows, the sea comes in towards the land

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
Definition flow in British English