The river flows gently downstream.

Meaning: This sentence describes the movement of a river as it flows in its course.

Choice of Words: Flows means to move smoothly and continuously in a stream or current. Downstream means in the direction that the current of a river or stream is flowing. So, the river flows gently downstream means the river is moving smoothly and continuously in the direction of its current.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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