upriver

up·riv·er

U0136400 (ŭp′rĭv′ər)adv. & adj. Toward or near the source of a river; in the direction opposite to that of the current: rowing upriver; upriver rapids.

upriver

(ˈʌpˈrɪvə) adj, adv (Physical Geography) towards or near the source of a rivern (Physical Geography) an area located upstream

up•riv•er

(ˈʌpˈrɪv ər)

adv., adj. in the direction of or nearer the source of a river. [1830–40]

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Adv.

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upriver - toward the source or against the currentupstreamdownriver, downstream - away from the source or with the current

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