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stream

noun
/striːm/

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
a small narrow river; a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas
a small, narrow river or flow of water

Example Sentences

The stream of life is unstoppable.

The clear stream flowed through the forest.

The children played by the stream near the forest.

Synonyms

flow, current, brook, rivulet, creek, river
Entry 1
flow, current, brook, rivulet
Entry 2
brook, creek, rivulet
Entry 3
brook, creek, river, flow

Antonyms

stagnation, block, obstruction, dam, stillness, lake, ocean
Entry 1
stagnation, block, obstruction, dam
Entry 2
stagnation, stillness
Entry 3
lake, ocean

Collocations

mountain stream, stream bed, stream of water, flowing stream, stream bank, river stream
Entry 2
mountain stream, stream bed, stream of water
Entry 3
flowing stream, stream bank, stream of water, river stream

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