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Nakool Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Current vs stream

1)He was an ____ swimmer,but was swept away by a strong flow of ______

a)eligible,water
b) able,stream
c)old,river
d)expert,current

ans:-d

Can anyone pls tell me the diff btw current and stream.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Here's the broad idea. A dictionary will give you details. A stream A small flowing body of water, between two banks.

— Clive

  • Here's the broad idea.
  • A dictionary will give you details.
  • A stream A small flowing body of water, between two banks.
  • A current Water moving in one direction, through a slower or stationary body of water.
  • It's not natural to say 'a strong flow of current'.
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Here's the broad idea. A dictionary will give you details.

A stream A small flowing body of water, between two banks.
A current Water moving in one direction, through a slower or stationary body of water.
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Hi clive,

I would be grateful to you if you can give some more information abt the diff btw the two.
Can we use stream in the above sentence?
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No. Don't say 'a flow of stream'. The word 'stream' already includes the idea of a flow.

Here are some pictures of streams.
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