upriver Definition
- 1toward or nearer the source of a river
- 2in the direction that a river flows
Using upriver: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upriver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We paddled upriver for several miles before stopping to rest.
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The town is located upriver from here.
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The pollution in the river is coming from upriver.
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The boat sailed upriver against the current.
upriver Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for upriver
Phrases with upriver
Example
We decided to go upriver to explore the wilderness.
upriver/downriver
used to describe the direction of movement along a river
Example
The town is located upriver from here, while the ocean is downriver.
a difficult struggle or challenge, especially one that involves going against the current or prevailing opinion
Example
Trying to change the company's policies was an upriver battle, but she didn't give up.
Summary: upriver in Brief
'Upriver' [ˈʌpˈrɪvər] refers to the direction towards or nearer to the source of a river. It can also mean in the direction that a river flows. The term is often used to describe travel or location, as in 'The town is located upriver from here.' 'Upriver' also has idiomatic uses, such as 'upriver battle,' which means a difficult struggle or challenge.
