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Vocabulary Entry
upriver
|adjective • adverb
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A
adjective
Located or situated upstream in a river or a river-like current.
Example Sentences
"The upriver towns depend on the river for their water supply."
"They went upriver to find a better fishing spot."
"The upriver areas are often less populated than those downstream."
A
adverb
In a direction towards the source of a river.
Example Sentences
"The boat traveled upriver to reach the secluded campsite."
"We paddled upriver against the strong current."
"After lunch, we decided to hike upriver to explore more of the scenery."