flowing

[ˈfləʊ.ɪŋ]

[ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ]

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An object or liquid that's flowing moves smoothly and continuously from one place to another. Water flowing down a river is an example.

When we say something is flowing, it means it's moving freely without any obstacles. Imagine water flowing through a pipe - it just keeps going, right? That's what "flowing" sounds like in everyday language. We use this word when talking about liquid or gas movement, but also when describing how time or events are happening smoothly. For example, if you have a meeting that flows well, that means the discussion is easy and everything goes as planned.

How common is "flowing"?

Word flowing is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To move as a fluid from one position to another.
Example: Rivers flow from springs and lakes.
To proceed; to issue forth.
Example: Wealth flows from industry and economy.
To move or match smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
Example: The writing is grammatically correct, but it just doesn't flow.
To have or be in abundance; to abound, so as to run or flow over.
To hang loosely and wave.
Example: a flowing mantle; flowing locks
To rise, as the tide; opposed to ebb.
Example: The tide flows twice in twenty-four hours.
To arrange (text in a wordprocessor, etc.) so that it wraps neatly into a designated space; to reflow.
To cover with water or other liquid; to overflow; to inundate; to flood.
To cover with varnish.
To discharge excessive blood from the uterus.

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noun

The action of the verb to flow
Example: the flowing of the river

adjective

Tending to flow.
Moving, proceeding or shaped smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
Example: a flowing dress

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Real examples of "flowing" in context

Jimmy Hides A Battery In Chuck's Pocket | Chicanery | Better Call Saul

Movie part

If the current's not flowing, no.

0:41

Bob Odenkirk Rewatches Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Nobody 2 & More | Vanity Fair

Entertainment

And I couldn't believe they were going to keep all this language, all these words flowing out of this guy.

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