Upriver Definition

ŭprĭvər
adjective
Toward or near the source of a river; in the direction opposite to that of the current.
Rowing upriver; upriver rapids.
American Heritage
adverb
Toward the source of a river; in the direction against the current of a river.
Webster's New World

Against the current.

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Origin of Upriver

  • up- +"Ž river

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Upriver Sentence Examples

  • They even take the unusual step of traveling upriver to consult sexy soothsayer Tia Dalma (Naomie Harris ).

  • Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) - common upriver (Tendaba, Georgetown ).

  • The bridge has not swung since 1988 and only small craft now go further upriver.

  • Today we were heading even further upriver to the area of Basse Santa Su.

  • Not far upriver from Lancaster the " Crook of Lune " is well worth visiting for the beautiful river scenery.

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Words Starting With

UUPUPR

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RERVER

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upriver

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With U7 Letter Words Ending With R