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stream

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/striːm/

continuous flow

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stream' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strēam', where 'strēam' meant 'a course of water'.

Historical Evolution

'strēam' changed from Old English word 'strēam' and eventually became the modern English word 'stream'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a course of water', but over time it evolved into its current meanings including 'a continuous flow of data'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small, narrow river.

The stream flows through the forest.

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Noun 2

a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas.

A stream of water poured from the faucet.

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Verb 1

to transmit or receive data over the internet in a continuous flow.

We streamed the movie online.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40