
Upstream
River Source
Use 'upstream' to talk about moving or located towards a river's starting point.

The campsite is upstream, closer to the mountain spring.
Against Current
When something is going 'upstream,' it's against the water's flow, often showing difficulty.

Salmons leap upstream during their spawning season.
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