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flowed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɫoʊd// UK //flˈəʊd// flowed

v. moved smoothly and continuously, like water in a river or air in a room. You can also use it to describe how ideas or talk move easily.

v. past tense of 'flow'; refers to the smooth, continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or abstract concept. Intransitive — it does not take a direct object.


SIMPLE

The river flowed quickly after the heavy rain.

CONTEXTUAL

Conversation flowed easily between the old friends as they sat by the fireplace.

COMPLEX

As the dam gates opened, the water flowed into the valley, eventually restoring the natural wetlands that had been dry for decades.

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Usage

Intransitive verb; often followed by a prepositional phrase indicating direction (e.g., 'into', 'through', 'past').

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