What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flows
Example
The river flows gently downstream. [flows: verb]
Example
The conversation flowed easily between the two friends. [flowed: past tense]
move
Example
I need to move this box to the other room. [move: verb]
Example
We made a move towards resolving the conflict. [move: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Move is more commonly used than flows in everyday language. Move is a versatile word that can be used in many different contexts, while flows is more specific and often used in more limited contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flows and move?
Both flows and move are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
