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Upstream

usgb/ˌʌpˈstriːm/Volume
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River Source

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

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The campsite is upstream, closer to the mountain spring.
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Against Current

When something is going 'upstream,' it's against the water's flow, often showing difficulty.

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Salmons leap upstream during their spawning season.
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