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upcanyon

upcanyon

8.4
In the direction of the higher part of a canyon
  • adverb
  • /ʌpˈkænjən/
translation icon : hacia arriba en el cañón
  • We hiked upcanyon to see the waterfall.

Examples

  • Wildflowers became more abundant as we hiked upcanyon in the early morning light.

  • After lunch, they decided to continue upcanyon despite the steep terrain.

  • The group moved upcanyon to explore the hidden caves near the river's source.

  • The river flows upcanyon during the rainy season.

  • The group moved upcanyon to explore the hidden caves near the river's source.

  • Wildflowers became more abundant as we hiked upcanyon in the early morning light.

  • After lunch, they decided to continue upcanyon despite the steep terrain.

Synonyms

up
vsupcanyon
828 1.0

Toward the north or the city center

is toward the upper part or source of a canyon
upriver
vsupcanyon
19 4.1

Toward the place where a river starts and against the water flow

is toward the upper part or source of a canyon
upline
vsupcanyon
7.9

Toward the source of a river, pipe, or system

is toward the upper part or source of a canyon
upslope
vsupcanyon
3.8

In the direction going up a hill or slope

is toward the upper part or source of a canyon

Surface Forms

upcanyon positive

Morphology

upcanyon = canyon (transparent) = up + canyon

The adverbial sense is formed by the same transparent combination of 'up-' with 'canyon', analogous to adverbial uses of 'up' in compounds like 'upstream' or 'uphill'.

Etymology

Upcanyon is made of up plus canyon, so it means moving 'toward the upper part' of a canyon. So, to go upcanyon is to walk or travel in the direction of the canyon's source or higher slopes.