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The canoe moved upriver.
What does Upriver mean?
Upriver means toward where a river begins.
Dictionary definition
Upriver means toward the source of a river, against the direction the water flows.
Example sentences
Upriver in a sentence
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The map showed a small village upriver from the bridge.
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In geography, upriver is a direction word that helps explain location along flowing water.
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What does upriver mean?
Upriver means toward the source of a river.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to upriver?
Upstream is close in meaning because both can mean toward where water comes from.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for upriver?
Downriver is the direct contrast because it means in the direction the river flows.
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WordUpriver.
Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningUpriver means toward where a river begins.
ExampleExample: The canoe moved upriver.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- up · riv · er
- Strongest beat
- up
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on up.
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Synonyms
Words like Upriver
upstreamUse for movement toward where water comes from.
toward the sourceA clear phrase for moving upriver.
Antonyms
Opposite words
downriverUse for movement in the direction the river flows.
downstreamUse for movement with the water flow.
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Word family
Upriver word family
Base word
river
adverb
upriver
Toward where a river begins.
adverb
downriver
In the direction a river flows.
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Hint for students
Upriver means toward where a river begins. It helps students describe direction and location along rivers.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse upriver with uphill. Upriver follows a river toward its source; uphill means toward a higher place.
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Write one sentence that shows upriver without using the word upriver. Then underline the clue words that show movement or location toward a river's source. Example: The boat traveled against the current toward the mountain stream. Clue words: against the current, toward, mountain stream Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show direction toward where a river begins?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The map showed a small village upriver from the bridge." Why does upriver fit better than downriver?
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