adj, adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Towards the source of a river.

Adverb

1. 1
   Towards the source of a river.
2. 2
   Against the current.

Adverb

1. 1
   toward the source or against the current wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

upstreamupstreamupstream

Antonyms

All antonyms

downriverdownstream

Example

More examples

"The stream becomes shallower as you move upriver."

Etymology

From up- + river.

Related phrases

up creek without paddleup river

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