adv
upriver
Upriver (adv) means Toward the source of a river, against the current. Example: “The boat struggled to move upriver.”
adv
1
Toward the source of a river, against the current.
"The boat struggled to move upriver."
adj
1
Located toward the source of a river.
"They found an upriver village that few tourists visit."
How to use upriver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToward where a river begins, rather than where it flows out.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- further upriver, farther upriver
- Superlative
- furthest upriver, farthest upriver
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Etymology
From up- + river.
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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.
