downriver

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English

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Etymology

From down- +‎ river.

Adjective

downriver (comparative more downriver, superlative most downriver)

  1. Closer to the mouth of a river
    My house is downriver to his.

Adverb

downriver (comparative more downriver, superlative most downriver)

  1. Travelling in the direction of the river current.
    It is easier to paddle downriver.

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