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15 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Upstream' in a Sentence

"Towards or in the higher part of a stream; against the current." more

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The wise trout strategically positioned itself upstream, waiting for prey to come its way.
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The oil spill upstream is posing a threat to the aquatic life downstream.
The explorers discovered a hidden cave upstream during their jungle expedition.
Lucy decided to paddle upstream in her canoe for an adventurous journey.
The ship sailed upstream to reach the inland port.
We decided to hike upstream along the river for an adventurous exploration.
The adventurous explorer hiked upstream to discover a hidden waterfall.
The canoeists paddled upstream, facing the challenging current with determination.
The salmon bravely jumped upstream to reach its spawning grounds.
The salmon struggled upstream, leaping over rocks in its journey to lay eggs.
She threw a leaf upstream.
The brave salmon jumped upstream, overcoming the flowing water.
The little tadpoles struggled to swim upstream in the babbling brook.
The explorer hiked upstream to discover the source of the mysterious river.
The canoeists paddled upstream against the gentle current for an extra challenge.

Upstream

uhp-streem
adverbTowards or in the higher part of a stream; against the current.
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Last Updated On: August 21, 2024
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