What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pouring
Example
She was pouring the milk into the bowl. [pouring: verb]
Example
It's pouring outside, we should stay indoors. [pouring: present participle]
Example
He was pouring the wine into the glasses. [pouring: gerund]
streaming
Example
The fish were swimming in the streaming river. [streaming: present participle]
Example
I was streaming my favorite TV show online. [streaming: verb]
Example
The fans were streaming into the stadium for the big game. [streaming: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pouring is more commonly used than streaming in everyday language, especially when referring to the flow of liquids. Streaming is more commonly used in the context of technology and media.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pouring and streaming?
Pouring is generally considered more formal than streaming, which is often associated with modern technology and casual language.
