Basic Details
Word: Stream
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, flowing body of water; a natural watercourse.
Synonyms: Brook, creek, rivulet
Antonyms: Lake, ocean
Idioms and Phrases
- Go with the flow: To accept things as they are and not resist. Example: "When plans changed, she decided to just go with the flow and enjoy the day."
- Stream of consciousness: A continuous flow of thoughts or feelings in writing. Example: "The book was written in a stream of consciousness style, allowing readers to dive into the character's mind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children played by the stream, splashing water and collecting smooth stones.
Example 2: We followed the stream through the forest, listening to the gentle sound of the water bubbling over rocks.
Example 3: During our hike, we stopped to have a picnic beside the clear stream that was flowing peacefully.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some streams can be so small that they are only a few inches wide, yet they can eventually flow into large rivers and, ultimately, to the ocean?
Famous Quote
"The river is an emblem of the stream of life; in its flow, it carries all things to the sea." C. L. McCormick
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stream" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A small flowing body of water
c) A large mountain
d) A kind of flower
Answer: b) A small flowing body of water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stream"?
a) Ocean
b) Brook
c) River
d) Pond
Answer: b) Brook
3. Which sentence uses "stream" correctly?
a) The stream flew high in the sky.
b) The stream was full of colourful fish swimming happily.
c) The stream jumped over the rocks.
d) The stream built a house.
Answer: b) The stream was full of colourful fish swimming happily.
4. Which idiom means to accept things as they are?
a) Stream of consciousness
b) Go with the flow
c) In hot water
d) A fish out of water
Answer: b) Go with the flow
5. What is the opposite of "stream"?
a) Creek
b) Lake
c) Brook
d) Rivulet
Answer: b) Lake
