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STREAM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Stream.

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Stream - as a noun

A natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
watercourse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body of waterwater
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas

Example: "Two streams of development run through american history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
currentflow

The act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously

Example: "A stream of people emptied from the terminal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flow

A steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)

Example: "The raft floated downstream on the current"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
current
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flowflowing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stream - as a verb

To extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

Example: "Their manes streamed like stiff black pennants in the wind"

Exude profusely

Example: "She was streaming with sweat"

Move in large numbers

Example: "People were pouring out of the theater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pourpullulateswarmteem
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crowdcrowd together
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rain heavily

Example: "Put on your rain coat-- it's pouring outside!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peltpourrain bucketsrain cats and dogs
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rainrain down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flow freely and abundantly

Example: "Tears streamed down her face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coursefeedflowrun
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We sat by the stream and listened to the soothing sound of rushing water."
"The hikers followed the stream as it flowed through the forest."
"The kids went fishing in the stream and caught several trout."
"She opened the window to let in the fresh stream of air."
"I love taking walks along the stream to clear my mind."
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Word Game Points

Is STREAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stream is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STREAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is STREAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stream is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STREAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is STREAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stream is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STREAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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