Meaning of "flow" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLOW

Old English flōwan; related to Old Norse flōa, Middle Low German vlōien, Greek plein to float, Sanskrit plavate he swims.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FLOW

flow  [fləʊ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLOW

Flow is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb flow in English.

WHAT DOES FLOW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of flow in the English dictionary

The first definition of flow in the dictionary is to move or be conveyed as in a stream. Other definition of flow is to circulate around the body. Flow is also to move or progress freely as if in a stream.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FLOW

PRESENT

Present

I flow

you flow

he/she/it flows

we flow

you flow

they flow

Present continuous

I am flowing

you are flowing

he/she/it is flowing

we are flowing

you are flowing

they are flowing

Present perfect

I have flowed

you have flowed

he/she/it has flowed

we have flowed

you have flowed

they have flowed

Present perfect continuous

I have been flowing

you have been flowing

he/she/it has been flowing

we have been flowing

you have been flowing

they have been flowing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I flowed

you flowed

he/she/it flowed

we flowed

you flowed

they flowed

Past continuous

I was flowing

you were flowing

he/she/it was flowing

we were flowing

you were flowing

they were flowing

Past perfect

I had flowed

you had flowed

he/she/it had flowed

we had flowed

you had flowed

they had flowed

Past perfect continuous

I had been flowing

you had been flowing

he/she/it had been flowing

we had been flowing

you had been flowing

they had been flowing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will flow

you will flow

he/she/it will flow

we will flow

you will flow

they will flow

Future continuous

I will be flowing

you will be flowing

he/she/it will be flowing

we will be flowing

you will be flowing

they will be flowing

Future perfect

I will have flowed

you will have flowed

he/she/it will have flowed

we will have flowed

you will have flowed

they will have flowed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been flowing

you will have been flowing

he/she/it will have been flowing

we will have been flowing

you will have been flowing

they will have been flowing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would flow

you would flow

he/she/it would flow

we would flow

you would flow

they would flow

Conditional continuous

I would be flowing

you would be flowing

he/she/it would be flowing

we would be flowing

you would be flowing

they would be flowing

Conditional perfect

I would have flow

you would have flow

he/she/it would have flow

we would have flow

you would have flow

they would have flow

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been flowing

you would have been flowing

he/she/it would have been flowing

we would have been flowing

you would have been flowing

they would have been flowing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you flow
we let´s flow
you flow

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to flow

Past participle

flowed

Present Participle

flowing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «FLOW»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flow» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of flow

abundance · arise · cascade · circulate · course · current · deluge · derive · drift · effusion · emanate · emanation · emerge · ensue · flood · flux · follow · glide · go along · gush · inundate · issue · motion · move · movement · outflow · outpouring · overflow · pass · plenty · plethora · pour · proceed · purl · result · ripple · roll · run · run out · rush · slide · spate · spew · spill · spring · spurt · squirt · stream · succession · surge · sweep · swirl · teem · tide · tideway · train · undertow · whirl

TRANSLATION OF FLOW

Find out the translation of flow to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of flow from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flow» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 流动
• Translator English - Spanish: fluir
• English: flow
• Translator English - Hindi: प्रवाह
• Translator English - Arabic: يَتَدَفَّقُ
• Translator English - Russian: течь
• Translator English - Portuguese: fluir
• Translator English - Bengali: প্রবাহ
• Translator English - French: couler
• Translator English - Malay: Aliran
• Translator English - German: fließen
• Translator English - Japanese: 流れる
• Translator English - Korean: 흐르다
• Translator English - Javanese: Aliran
• Translator English - Vietnamese: chảy
• Translator English - Tamil: ஓட்டம்
• Translator English - Marathi: प्रवाह
• Translator English - Turkish: akış
• Translator English - Italian: scorrere
• Translator English - Polish: popłynąć
• Translator English - Ukrainian: текти
• Translator English - Romanian: a curge
• Translator English - Greek: κυλώ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: vloei
• Translator English - Swedish: flyta
• Translator English - Norwegian: strømme

10 QUOTES WITH «FLOW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flow.

1

Quinton Aaron

Being a fan of the business for years and wanting to be an actor for years, I knew, if ever the opportunity came for me, I would already know what to expect. I know what comes along with it. The best thing I can do is take it all in and go with the flow.

2

Aeschylus

And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.

3

Julian Assange

Wikileaks is a mechanism to maximize the flow of information to maximize the amount of action leading to just reform.

4

Rowan Atkinson

I have to say that I've always believed perfectionism is more of a disease than a quality. I do try to go with the flow but I can't let go.

5

Nicholson Baker

I don't do all that well in the writerly world. I'm happier being outside the flow.

6

Henry Beard

Whenever I dream of playing a perfect round of golf, which I rarely do more than a dozen times a day, I picture myself on one of my favorite British Open-style links, and in particular the great courses of the west of Ireland, whose holes flow through naturally bunkered dunesland never far from the sight or sound of surf.

7

Angela Bettis

I find human beings to be so complex and full of beauty. Creativity is our way to express and challenge and flow. So, all you humans, create and flow! I'll be over here thinking you are beautiful and creepy and freaky and wonderful!

8

Madhur Bhandarkar

After 'Chandni Bar' there was a shutdown of such bars in Mumbai. After 'Page 3' people started avoiding such events. 'Traffic Signal' exposed the money flow through the mafia. I'm not apologetic about the brutal truth in my films. Almost 70% of my films are based on reality, and 30% I fictionalize or change to suit my film.

9

David Brainerd

Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none.

10

Elliott Carter

When I was in Paris, all of the German refugees began to flow in and it was a very sad time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLOW»

Discover the use of flow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Flow

In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 2009

Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life

Based on research that indicates most people are either in a state of high anxiety or passive boredom but rarely in between, this guide suggests readers challenge themselves with tasks that require skill and commitment in order to balance ...

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 1997

Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation

Flow spans its fascinating, occasionally wacky and sometimes downright scary story: from mikvahs (ritual cleansing baths) to menopause, hysteria to hysterectomies—not to mention the Pill, cramps, the history of underwear, and the movie ...

Elissa Stein, Susan Kim, 2009

Understanding Cash Flow

This book tells readers everything they need to know to understand cash flow and incorporate that knowledge into their strategic management process.

Franklin J. Plewa, Jr., 1995

Flow: Nature's Patterns: a Tapestry in Three Parts

Philip Ball explores the elusive rules that govern flow in nature - from the swirl of a wisp of smoke and eddies in rivers, to the huge persistent storm that is the Great Spot on Jupiter.

Philip Ball, 2011

Flow in Sports

Describes how athletes reach a high level of performance in which they feel perfectly attuned toward their sport

Susan A. Jackson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 1999

Optimal Experience: Psychological Studies of Flow in ...

This book provides a theoretical model of optimal experience, gives accounts of flow in a variety of human situations. It also shows how certain ways of life promote flowin everyday life.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Isabella Selega Csikszentmihalyi, 1992

Lateral Flow Immunoassay

This book covers the scope of utilization, the principle of the technology, the patent concerns, information on the development and production of the test device and specific applications will be of interest to the diagnostic industry and ...

Raphael Wong, Harley Tse, 2008

Open-Channel Flow

In Open-Channel Flow, Second Edition, author Hanif Chaudhry draws upon years of practical experience and incorporates numerous examples and real life applications to provide the reader with: Numerous applications of efficient solution ...

M. Hanif Chaudhry, 2007

Advances in Flow Research

In addition, this volume presents neuropsychological considerations and empirical correlates of flow experiences. The work also describes various theoretical integrations of the different paths being taken within the field of flow research.

Stefan Engeser, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLOW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flow is used in the context of the following news items.

JTF in talks with Shell, Bayelsa communities over closure of flow …

A reconciliatory talk between Shell and its four host communities in Ogbia, Bayelsa over the shutdown of Kolo Creek flow station is underway. «Premium Times, Jul 15»

Type 2 diabetics have reduced blood flow in brain and suffer …

blood flow in brain A new study published in the journal Neurology has examined 40 people and concluded that patients with type 2 diabetes ... «The Standard Daily, Jul 15»

Foreign fund flow: China, Greece loss is India's gain | The Indian …

Foreign fund flow: China, Greece loss is India's gain. Inflows to continue as economy is recovering and capital investments are picking up, say experts. «The Indian Express, Jul 15»

Tears flow as Adelaide Crows lose first game back after death of Phil …

Emotional Adelaide Crows players walk from the field after losing to the West Coast Eagles at Domain Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Paul ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

Go With the Flow: The rainwater harvesting movement is steadily …

The tradition possibly evolved in the drier states of Rajasthan and Gujarat where rivers barely flow and groundwater is non-existent. Here ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»

2 Texas prisons in Abilene experience water flow issues | The Star …

Showers have been limited for inmates at two West Texas prisons as authorities investigate what caused a drop in water pressure. The Texas ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»

The Ebb And Flow Of Russia's Ultra-Nationalist Novorossiya Project

MOSCOW — Alexander Prokhanov loves to play the bad guy. But he's no character actor. He is editor-in-chief, since its founding in 1993, ... «Worldcrunch, Jul 15»

Vorsteiner Flow Forged and EVO Aero Program for the F82 M4

Vorsteiner has released another media gallery showcasing their Flow Forged and EVO Aero Program for the BMW F82 M4 models. The tuning ... «BMWBLOG, Jul 15»

Dry conditions not at all unusual for this area; low stream-flow …

Despite a low stream-flow advisory for the South Saskatchewan River being issued on Thursday, Terrence Lazarus, general manager of the St. «Medicine Hat News, Jul 15»

Amazing painted horses giving insight into how animals look in full …

Amazing painted horses giving insight into how animals look in full flow going on display. 08:00, 11 July 2015; By Anna Harris ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»