upstream (Meaning)
Wordnet
upstream (a)
in the direction against a stream's current
Wordnet
upstream (r)
toward the source or against the current
Webster
upstream (adv.)
Toward the higher part of a stream; against the current.
Synonyms & Antonyms of upstream
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upstream Sentence Examples
- The fish swam tirelessly upstream, determined to reach their spawning grounds.
- The currents in the narrow stream made it difficult to row upstream.
- The dam created an artificial lake, blocking the salmon's natural upstream migration.
- The kayakers navigated the rapids, paddling upstream against the relentless current.
- The company faced numerous obstacles upstream, but they remained resilient and determined to succeed.
- The CEO credited his team's relentless efforts with driving the project upstream towards completion.
- The town halted the construction of the bridge upstream, fearing it would harm the local wildlife.
- The upstream oil industry has been heavily impacted by the recent economic downturn.
- The river's upstream course was lined with lush vegetation and towering waterfalls.
- The researcher studied the upstream factors influencing the health of the coral reef.
FAQs About the word upstream
in the direction against a stream's current, toward the source or against the currentToward the higher part of a stream; against the current.
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The fish swam tirelessly upstream, determined to reach their spawning grounds.
The currents in the narrow stream made it difficult to row upstream.
The dam created an artificial lake, blocking the salmon's natural upstream migration.
The kayakers navigated the rapids, paddling upstream against the relentless current.
