downriver
Downriver (adverb) means In the direction that a river flows, toward its mouth. Example: “The logs floated downriver toward the mill.”
How to use downriver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToward the direction a river flows, or nearer to where it meets the sea.
Word forms
more downriver comparative, more downriver comparative, most downriver superlative, most downriver superlative
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Etymology
From down- plus river.
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What does “downriver” mean?
The word “downriver” means in the direction that a river flows, toward its mouth. In plain terms, toward the direction a river flows, or nearer to where it meets the sea.
How do you use “downriver” in a sentence?
Here is “downriver” used in a sentence: “The logs floated downriver toward the mill.”
What part of speech is “downriver”?
Depending on how it is used, “downriver” can be an adverb and an adjective.
How many meanings does “downriver” have?
“Downriver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the direction that a river flows, toward its mouth.