Word: FLOW
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Definition of FLOW
- A movement in people or things with a particular way in large numbers or amounts
- The movement of a real or figurative fluid.
- A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.
"The notion of flow is basic to the study of ordinary differential equations."
- To move as a fluid from one position to another.
"Rivers flow from springs and lakes."
- To proceed; to issue forth.
"Wealth flows from industry and economy."
- To move or match smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
"The writing is grammatically correct, but it just doesn't flow."
- A morass or marsh.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "flow" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "flow" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLOW:
- # the flow effect
- # master of flow
- # playing with flow
- # in terms of flow
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