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upcurrent

upcurrent

7.2
Being near the start of a river or stream
  • adjective
  • /ˈʌpˌkɜr.ənt/
translation icon : aguas arriba
  • The fishermen positioned their boats upcurrent to catch the fish more effectively.

Examples

  • We hiked along the upcurrent path to reach the river's source.

  • During the flood, the water pushed debris down, so we paddled upcurrent to reach safety.

  • The boat anchored at the upcurrent side of the island to avoid drifting.

  • Fish often gather in the upcurrent areas where the water is cooler and more oxygenated.

  • The fish swim upcurrent to spawn.

  • Boaters often face challenges upcurrent from strong winds.

  • By casting their lines further upcurrent, the anglers hoped to attract the larger fish.

Synonyms

upstream
vsupcurrent
32 3.5

Towards the source of a river, against the flow

is used for location relative to a specific point toward the source
upriver
vsupcurrent
19 4.1

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

is a locational term used relative to a given point toward the source
upline
vsupcurrent
7.9

Toward the source of a river, pipe, or system

is a physical directional word used relative to a point toward the source

Antonyms

downstream
9 3.0

Located further along a river or stream in the direction it flows

Surface Forms

upcurrent positive

Morphology

upcurrent = current (transparent) = up + current

The adjective is formed by adding the productive prefix 'up-' to 'current', giving the sense 'toward the source' or 'upstream', which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

The word upcurrent combines up ('toward a higher place or the source') and current ('a flow of water or air'), so it means 'located toward the source' or 'upstream' compared to a point.