STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase stream of consciousness. (close relations)
Definition of STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Best Alternative Words for STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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current | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • occurring in or belonging to the present time noun • a flow of electricity through a conductor • a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas | ||||||||
drift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) • a process of linguistic change over a period of time • a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the pervading meaning or tenor • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • wander from a direct course or at random • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • vary or move from a fixed point or course • live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely • move in an unhurried fashion • cause to be carried by a current • drive slowly and far afield for grazing • be subject to fluctuation • be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | ||||||||
flood | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land • an overwhelming number or amount • light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography • a large flow • the act of flooding; filling to overflowing • the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide) verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • cover with liquid, usually water • supply with an excess of • become filled to overflowing | ||||||||
flow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) • the amount of fluid that flows in a given time • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • any uninterrupted stream or discharge • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • move along, of liquids • cause to flow • be abundantly present • fall or flow in a certain way • cover or swamp with water • undergo menstruation | ||||||||
flux | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface • a flow or discharge • a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed • excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) • a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action • the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle • (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area • in constant change verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • become liquid or fluid when heated • mix together different elements | ||||||||
gush | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sudden rapid flow (as of water) • an unrestrained expression of emotion verb • gush forth in a sudden stream or jet • praise enthusiastically • issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth | ||||||||
jet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an airplane powered by one or more jet engines • the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) • a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation • atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward • street names for ketamine • an artificially produced flow of water adjective satellite • of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal verb • issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth • fly a jet plane | ||||||||
rush | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner • physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813) • a sudden forceful flow • grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems • the swift release of a store of affective force • a sudden burst of activity • (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line adjective satellite • not accepting reservations • done under pressure verb • move hurridly • attack suddenly • urge to an unnatural speed • act at high speed • run with the ball, in football • cause to move fast or to rush or race • cause to occur rapidly | ||||||||
stream | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) verb • to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind • exude profusely • move in large numbers • rain heavily • flow freely and abundantly | ||||||||
torrent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain • a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) • an overwhelming number or amount |