upriver

/ˌʌpˈrɪvər/
adverb
  1. Toward or in the direction opposite to the flow of a river; upstream.
    • They sailed upriver for two days before reaching the village.
    • The current was strong, making it difficult to travel upriver.
    • The fishermen paddled upriver to find a better spot.
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adjective
  1. Located or moving toward the source of a river; upstream.
    • The upriver dam controls the water flow for the entire region.
    • We stayed at an upriver camp where the water was clear.
    • The upriver towns were less affected by the flood.
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