upstream vs upriver
upriver vs upstreamupstream is an adjective but upriver is not an adjective.
upstream and upriver both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| upstream | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| upriver | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
upstream and upriver
are synonyms defined as:
- upstream and upriver: toward the source or against the current
| upstream (adjective) | upriver (adjective) |
|---|---|
| in the direction against a stream's current |
| upstream (adverb) | upriver (adverb) |
|---|---|
| toward the source or against the current | toward the source or against the current |
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