adv

upriver

Upriver (adv) means Toward the source of a river, against the current. Example: “The boat struggled to move upriver.”

adv

Toward the source of a river, against the current.

"The boat struggled to move upriver."

adj

Located toward the source of a river.

"They found an upriver village that few tourists visit."

How to use upriver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToward where a river begins, rather than where it flows out.

Easily confused with

downriver →

Word forms

further upriver comparative, farther upriver comparative, further upriver comparative, farther upriver comparative, furthest upriver superlative, farthest upriver superlative, furthest upriver superlative, farthest upriver superlative

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Etymology

From up- + river.

Synonyms

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upstream

Antonyms

downriver downstream

Related words

below downstream upstream downriver

Rhymes for upriver

liver river giver diver fiver quiver driver waiver sliver shiver Oliver deliver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “upriver” mean?

The word “upriver” means toward the source of a river, against the current. In plain terms, toward where a river begins, rather than where it flows out.

How do you use “upriver” in a sentence?

Here is “upriver” used in a sentence: “The boat struggled to move upriver.”

What is the opposite of “upriver”?

The opposite of “upriver” — its antonyms — are downriver and downstream.

What part of speech is “upriver”?

Depending on how it is used, “upriver” can be an adverb and an adjective.

How many meanings does “upriver” have?

“Upriver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: toward the source of a river, against the current.

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