Upstream

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River SourcePlay
Use 'upstream' to talk about moving or located towards a river's starting point. SlideThe campsite is upstream, closer to the mountain spring.
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Against CurrentPlay
When something is going 'upstream,' it's against the water's flow, often showing difficulty. SlideSalmons leap upstream during their spawning season.