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flowing

/ˈfləʊ.ɪŋ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving or running smoothly and continuously, particularly with a pleasant or soothing sound or appearance.

    - "The water in the stream was flowing smoothly."
    - "The lava was flowing steadily down the mountain."
    - "The traffic was flowing nicely."
    - "The river was in full flood, its waters flowing fast."
  • verb

    To move or go along smoothly and continuously, especially with a pleasant or soothing sound or appearance.

    - "The water flows over the rocks."
    - "The river is flowing strongly after the rain."
    - "The molten lava was flowing down the volcano's side."
    - "The traffic was flowing smoothly despite the heavy rain."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/



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Synonyms

fluent , streaming
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flowing
drowe , glow , grow , mow , now , show
Variants
List of all variants of flowing that leads to same result
flowing , flowingly , flow , flowed , flows , free-flowing , inter-flow , inter-flowed , inter-flowing , inter-flows , interflow , interflowed , interflowing , interflows
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

flows, flowed, flowing, flowses, flowedest, flowingest


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English flogan, from flotan 'to float'. Related to floe 'ice-flow' and flood.


Trivia
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  1. The longest river in the world, the Nile, flows for over 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers).

  2. The largest waterfall in the world, the Angola Falls, is located in Angola and is not easily accessible to tourists.

  3. The human body contains about 60,000 miles (97,000 kilometers) of blood vessels, which help the blood flow throughout the body.

  4. The term 'flowchart' is used to represent the logical flow of a process or algorithm.


Related Concepts
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  1. Motion: Flowing is a type of motion, characterized by smooth and continuous movement.

  2. Water: Flowing is often associated with water, which is a common source of movement and change in the natural world.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Flowing has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey a sense of movement, change, and beauty. In art, flowing lines and shapes are often used to create a sense of energy and dynamism. In music, the term 'flow' is used to describe the smooth and continuous progression of musical ideas. In literature, flowing descriptions of natural phenomena, such as rivers or waterfalls, are common.

How to Memorize "flowing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a river or a stream flowing smoothly and continuously.
    - Visualize the water moving gracefully over rocks and pebbles.
    - Imagine the sound of the water flowing and the feeling of the cool water on your skin.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flowing' with the image of a river or a stream.
    - Think of the word 'flowing' as a synonym for 'smooth' or 'continuous'.
    - Associate the word 'flowing' with the feeling of movement and change.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FLOW' to remember the meaning of 'flowing': 'F' for 'motion', 'L' for 'liquid', 'O' for 'over', 'W' for 'water'.


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