River flowed gently downstream.

Meaning: This sentence describes the smooth and peaceful movement of water in a river as it flows in its channel.

Choice of Words: River is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel. Flowed means it moved smoothly and continuously. Gently means it moved in a calm and peaceful way. Downstream means in the direction that the river is flowing.

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Related Expressions

• The river flowed gently downstream.
• The river flowed gently, carrying fallen leaves downstream.
• River flowed swiftly downstream.
• The river flowed swiftly downstream.
• The river flowed swiftly, carrying the boat downstream.
• The river flows gently downstream.
• The stream babbled happily as it flowed downstream.
• River flows swiftly downstream.
• River flowed, life flowed.
• The river flowed gently through the valley, its waters sparkling in the sunlight.