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   Flow

   /flō/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream: "from here the river flows north" Similar runmovego alongcoursepassproceedglideslidedriftcirculatetrickledribbledrizzlespillgurglebabbleripplestreamswirlsurgesweepgushcascadepourrollrushwhirlwellspurtspoutsquirtspewjetleakseepoozepercolatedrip
   • ▪ (of the sea or a tidal river) move toward the land; rise.
   • 2. go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers: "the firm is hoping the orders will keep flowing in"
   • ▪ proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly: "talk flowed freely around the table" Similar resultproceedarisefollowensuederivestemaccrueoriginateemanatespringemergebe caused bybe brought about bybe produced byoriginate in
   • ▪ (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner: "her red hair flowed over her shoulders"
   • ▪ be available in copious quantities: "their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed"
   • ▪ result from; be caused by: "there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision"
   • 3. (of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting.

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream: "the flow of water into the pond"
   • ▪ the rate or speed at which something flows: "under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow"
   • ▪ the rise of a tide or a river.
   • 2. a steady, continuous stream of something: "she eased the car into the flow of traffic"
   • 3. the gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting.

   Word Origin Old Englishflōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood.

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   noun. an act of flowing. movement in or as if in a stream. the rate of flowing. the volume of fluid that flows through a passage of any given section during a unit of time: Oil flow of the well was 500 barrels a day. something that flows; stream. an outpouring or discharge of something, as in a stream: a flow of blood. menstruation.

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   Definition of flow – Learner’s Dictionary. flow. verb [ I ] uk / fləʊ / us. flow verb [I] (MOVEMENT) Add to word list. B1. If something such as a liquid flows, it moves somewhere in a smooth, continuous way: The river flows from the Andes to the ocean. Electric current flows down this wire. flow verb [I] (TALK)

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   flow meaning, definition, what is flow: a smooth steady movement of liquid, gas,...: Learn more.

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   Definition of flow verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. positivepsychology.com › theory-psychology-flowThe Psychology and Theory Behind Flow (Incl. Definition)

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   Feb 5, 2023 · Flow and Positive Psychology. The Research on Flow Theory. 3 Interesting Findings. 10 Examples of Flow in Psychology. Flow State in Sports Psychology. Motivation and Flow Theory. A Look at Flow Theory in Education. The Effect of Flow on Learning. How to Apply Flow Theory in the Classroom.

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   Definition of flow. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › flowflow | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   flow meaning: 1. If a liquid flows, it moves somewhere in a smooth, continuous way: 2. the continuous, smooth…. Learn more.