ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Downriver

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Downriver is an adjective meaning Closer to the mouth of a river.

Meaning

Closer to the mouth of a river.

More Meanings

  1. Travelling in the direction of the river current.

Example Sentences

My house is downriver to his.
It is easier to paddle downriver.

Word Forms

Synonyms for downriver

Depending on context, synonyms include downstream.

Antonyms for downriver

Common opposites include upstream, upriver.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include downstream, downwind, down-river, upriver, downcanyon, riverside.

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