Stream and Spate

Stream

Stream noun - A natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth.

Spate is a synonym for stream in move topic. In some cases you can use "Spate" instead a noun "Stream", when it comes to topics like flood, torrent, small river.

Spate

Spate noun - A great flow of water or of something that overwhelms.
Usage example: a spate of words has been published on this controversial topic

Stream is a synonym for spate in move topic. You can use "Stream" instead a noun "Spate", if it concerns topics such as torrent.

Nearby Word: spat

How words are described

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