downstream

[ˈdaʊnstriːm]

downstream Definition

  • 1in the direction that a river or stream is flowing
  • 2relating to or situated in the lower part of a river or stream
  • 3relating to or denoting stages in a particular process that are closer to the end or result

Using downstream: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "downstream" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The factory is located downstream from the city.

  • Example

    The water quality is affected by the activities upstream and downstream.

  • Example

    The downstream effects of the new policy are yet to be seen.

downstream Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for downstream

Phrases with downstream

  • to follow the flow of a river or stream in the direction it is flowing

    Example

    We can go downstream to reach the waterfall.

  • industries that use products made by other industries as inputs for their own production

    Example

    The automotive industry is a downstream industry for the steel industry.

  • the purification and recovery of a product from a bioreactor

    Example

    Downstream processing is an important step in the production of biopharmaceuticals.

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Summary: downstream in Brief

'Downstream' [ˈdaʊnstriːm] refers to the direction a river or stream is flowing, or the lower part of it. It can also describe stages in a process that are closer to the end or result. Examples include 'The factory is located downstream from the city.' and 'The downstream effects of the new policy are yet to be seen.' Phrases like 'go downstream' refer to following the flow of a river, while 'downstream industry' describes industries that use products made by other industries as inputs.