Water Flow Terminology

verb to continue moving in a steady and continuous way

adverb in a continuous and uninterrupted manner

preposition used to indicate movement or direction

• The river's flow on was disrupted by a fallen tree.
• Let's just let the conversation flow on naturally.
• I'm just going to let the music flow on and relax.
• Sometimes you just have to let your emotions flow on without holding back.

noun a flowing back or return

adjective flowing back or returning

• The refluent flow of the river created a mesmerizing sight.
• I love watching the water's refluent movement in the stream.
• Dude, that refluent wave was epic!
• Her emotions were like a refluent tide, ebbing and flowing unpredictably.

noun a flowing towards or accumulation of fluid in a part of the body

• The patient was diagnosed with an affluxion of blood to the head, causing severe headaches.
• I heard that Bob had an affluxion in his knee after playing basketball.
• I can't believe I have to deal with this affluxion in my back, it's so annoying.
• The sudden affluxion of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.