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   Stream

   /strēm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small, narrow river: "a perfect trout stream" Similar brookrivuletrillrunnelstreamletfreshetriverwatercoursetributarywinterbourneburnbeckdialect:bourncreekbillabonganabranchtechnical:influentconfluentrare:rilletbrookletrunlet
   • 2. a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas: "Frank blew out a stream of smoke" Similar jetflowrushgushsurgespurtspouttorrentfloodcascadefountainoutpouringoutfluxoutfloweffusioncurrenttechnical:efflux
   • ▪ a mass of people or things moving continuously in the same direction: "there is a steady stream of visitors"
   • ▪ an amount of something or a number of things coming in a continuous flow: "a constant stream of enquiries" Similar successionseriesstringchainbarragevolleybatteryfloodavalanchetorrenttidespateOpposite trickle
   • 3. a continuous flow of data or instructions, typically one having a constant or predictable rate.
   • ▪ a continuous flow of video and audio material transmitted or received over the internet.
   • 4. a group in which schoolchildren of the same age and ability are taught; a track: British "children in the top streams"

   verb

   • 1. (of liquid) run or flow in a continuous current in a specified direction: "she sat with tears streaming down her face" Similar flowpourcourserungushsurgespurtfloodcascadesluiceslidespillslipglidetricklewell
   • ▪ (of a mass of people or things) move in a continuous flow in a specified direction: "he was watching the taxis streaming past" Similar poursurgefloodswarmpilecrowdthrong
   • ▪ (of a person or part of the body) produce a continuous flow of liquid; run with liquid: "my eyes were streaming"
   • ▪ (of hair, clothing, etc.) float or wave at full extent in the wind: "her black cloak streamed behind her" Similar flutterfloatflapflyblowwaftwaveswingundulaterippleOpposite dangle
   • 2. transmit or receive (data, especially video and audio material) over the internet as a steady, continuous flow.
   • 3. put (schoolchildren) in groups of the same age and ability to be taught together; track: British "in the coming school year, we were to be streamed"

   Word Origin Old Englishstrēam (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stroom, German Strom, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek rhein ‘to flow’.

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   What are some different types of streams?

   • The most familiar type of stream is made of water, although streams can also be made of air, lava, electricity, or any other fluid. A stream is simply a body of flowing fluid. The most familiar streams are made of water.

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   What are some benefits of streams?

   • Streams provide many benefits to humans. Besides providing drinking water and irrigation for crops, streams wash away waste and can provide electricity through hydropower. People often use streams recreationally for activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating. Streams also provide important habitat for wildlife.

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   What is the difference between a stream and a river?

   • A stream is a body of water that flows on Earth’s surface. The word stream is often used interchangeably with river, though rivers usually describe larger streams. Streams provide many benefits to humans. Besides providing drinking water and irrigation for crops, streams wash away waste and can provide electricity through hydropower.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › streamSTREAM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STREAM definition: 1. a small river 2. a line of people or vehicles moving in the same direction: 3. a large number…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › streamstream | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   stream meaning: 1. a small river 2. a line of people or vehicles moving in the same direction: 3. a large number…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › stream_2stream verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [transitive] stream something (computing) to play video or sound on a computer by receiving it as a continuous stream, from the internet for example, rather than needing to wait until the whole of the material has been downloaded. You can stream the song for a single listen. The programme was streamed on the Web 24 hours a day. Topics Music c1

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionstream noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   The stream flows through a narrow valley. There are small fish in the stream. We picnicked beside a bubbling stream. a leaf floating on the stream; Many underground streams flow beneath the forest. We waded across a little mountain stream.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › streamstream | meaning of stream in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Business Dictionary stream /striːm/ noun [ countable] 1 a long and almost continuous series of things stream of Despite the steady stream of layoffs, federal statisticians are predicting growth in select industries. The refinery will come on stream (=start producing a stream of oil) next year. 2 regular amounts of money coming ...

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   3 stream (of something/somebody) a continuous flow of people or vehicles I've had a steady stream of visitors. Cars filed past in an endless stream. 4 stream of something a large number of things that happen one after the other a constant stream of inquiries The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. Most of the letter consisted of a ...

9. www.litcharts.com › stream-of-consciousnessStream of Consciousness - Definition and Examples | LitCharts

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   Stream of consciousness is often non-linear in a few key ways that define the style: it makes use of unusual syntax and grammar, associative leaps, repetition, and plot structure. Syntax and grammar: Stream of consciousness writing does not usually follow ordinary rules of grammar and syntax (or word order). This is because thoughts are often ...