upriver

[US]/'ʌp'rivə/
[UK]/ˈʌpˈrɪvɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. towards the source of a river; located further upstream
adv. in the direction towards the source of a river; from further upstream
n. the upstream area.

Phrases & Collocations

Travel upriver

Example Sentences

The boat slowly made its way upriver.

They decided to explore the upriver region.

Fishermen often travel upriver to find better fishing spots.

The upriver journey was challenging but rewarding.

The upriver village was isolated from the rest of the world.

The pollution from the city flowed upriver, affecting the water quality downstream.

The upriver community relied on fishing for their livelihood.

The upriver area is known for its scenic beauty.

The upriver current was too strong for the small boat to navigate.

The upriver expedition was led by an experienced guide.

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