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stream

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /striːm/

KK: /strim/

intransitive verb
Definition

To move or flow continuously in a steady manner, often in large numbers or amounts.


Example

The crowd began to stream into the stadium as the concert started.


Tense Forms

Past: streamed

Past Participle: streamed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how the leaves stream down the street after the storm?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looked beautiful, like a colorful river.
Sloth A
I love how nature can create such amazing scenes like that.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's like a little reminder of how powerful the wind can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flow
pour
drift
Antonyms
stop
cease
halt
noun
Definition

A small flow of water that moves along a channel, like a brook or river, or a continuous flow of something, such as light or information.


Example

The children played by the stream in the park.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the little stream near the park?
Sloth B
Yeah, I walked by it yesterday; it's really peaceful there.
Sloth A
I love how the stream flows so gently.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To transmit data or information continuously, especially over the Internet, or to release a substance in a steady flow.


Example

We can stream movies online without downloading them first.


Tense Forms

Past: streamed

Past Participle: streamed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that new game they stream on Twitch?
Sloth B
Yeah, I watched a bit of it yesterday; it looked amazing!
Sloth A
I heard they stream it live every weekend.
Root Explanation

Stream → The word originates from Old English 'stream' (meaning a current of water or a flow). It refers to a continuous flow of water or liquid.

Memory Tip

Picture a continuous flow of water, as the Old English 'stream' directly relates to the idea of a flowing current.

Visually Confused Words
astream
stram
steam
upstream
restream
bestream
stroam
stramp
Is this page helpful?
Definitely! It's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flow
current
brook
Antonyms
drought
stagnation
cessation
Sloth B
That's awesome! I can't wait to catch the next episode.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transmit
broadcast
release
Antonyms
receive
collect
withhold