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flowing vs dribble

dribble vs flowing

flowing and dribble both are nouns.

flowing is an adjective but dribble is not an adjective.

flowing is not a verb while dribble is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flowing Yes Yes No No
dribble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dribble is a hyponym of flowing; that is, dribble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flowing:
  • flowing: the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
  • dribble: flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
Other hyponyms of flowing include fountain, jet, ebb, reflux, backflow, backflowing, air flow, airflow, flow of air, current, stream, freshet, spate, overflow, overspill, runoff, drippage, dripping, discharge, outpouring, run, flux, fluxion, ooze, oozing, seepage, drip, trickle, emission, flush, gush, outpouring, rush, spate, surge, upsurge.
flowing (noun) dribble (noun)
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
saliva spilling from the mouth
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
flowing (adjective) dribble (adjective)
designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow
flowing (verb) dribble (verb)
let saliva drivel from the mouth
propel
let or cause to fall in drops
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
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