downriver

adj, adv — 2 senses

downriver

adj

Etymology From down- + river.

1

Closer to the mouth of a river

My house is downriver to his.

downriver

adv

Etymology From down- + river.

1

Travelling in the direction of the river current.

It is easier to paddle downriver.

Synonyms: downstream

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