Synonyms for

Upriver

Verb / ˌʌˈprɪvɜ: / Another word for upriver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

toward or nearer the source of a river; in the direction that a river flows

Synonyms & similar words

downstream upstream downriver upstream inland landward inward northward northerly backcountry interior upland inshore backland backwoods backcountry backland

Example sentences

  1. The canoe traveled upriver until it reached the rapids.
  2. He walked upriver to find a good fishing spot.
  3. The salmon swim upriver to lay their eggs.
  4. The town is located upriver from the dam.
  5. We hiked upriver to see the waterfall.

Quotes

  • "This river runs upriver and downriver. No one knows where it begins or where it ends." - Paulo Coelho
  • "The river is everywhere." - Hermann Hesse
  • "I want to be like the river. The river doesn't stop." - Maria Felix

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