As a Noun: 1. The continuous and steady movement of water somewhere. English = flow. 2. A large amount of water flowing continuously in a long line across land. English = river. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of a liquid, especially water, to move somewhere steadily and continuously. English = flow, run. 2. Of a river, for the water to move steadily and continuously towards lower ground. English = flow.