Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upstream
Adverb / Adjective / Noun
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/
Definition
In the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or river.
Examples
- The fish swam upstream to spawn.
- The company decided to invest in upstream production to reduce costs.
- Finding the sources of the river means going upstream.
Meaning
Refers to a location that is further back from the point where something is flowing. It can also denote a position in a process that occurs earlier or before something else.
Synonyms
- Against the current
- In the direction of the source
- Earlier
