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Antonyms for upstream

Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhp-streem
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌpˈstrim

Definition of upstream

Origin :
  • 1680s, from up- + stream. In common use from c.1890.
  • As in difficult : adj hard on someone; hard to do
Example sentences :
  • If any craft passes you, follow it upstream until you find me.
  • Extract from : « Poisoned Air » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • Upstream is right—and I must say the setting pole saved the day.
  • Extract from : « The Young Alaskans on the Missouri » by Emerson Hough
  • Rob was swimming on the upstream side, one hand on the stern.
  • Extract from : « The Young Alaskans on the Missouri » by Emerson Hough
  • Upstream he caught the dim outline of some dull gray masses.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lure » by Roy J. Snell
  • Two are within a quarter of a mile, one upstream and one downstream.
  • Extract from : « The Topanga Culture Final Report on Excavations, 1948 » by A. E. Treganza
  • Opposite Fort Mohave and upstream from it; therefore in Nevada.
  • Extract from : « Seven Mohave Myths » by A. L. Kroeber
  • AtÅ¡iδumk and atÅ¡ikavakek may refer to upstream and downstream (north and south).
  • Extract from : « Seven Mohave Myths » by A. L. Kroeber
  • This village was just upstream from a rock called skEtcEÆškaiyE.
  • Extract from : « California Athabascan Groups » by Martin A. Baumhoff
  • As they passed on upstream Jones said: "There's no pool above, only a rapid."
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of a Modest Man » by Robert W. Chambers
  • "Round we go, upstream for the moment," called Jim to the negro at the wheel.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Panama » by F. S. Brereton

Synonyms for upstream

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