Downriver Meaning in English
word
ˌdaʊnˈɹɪvɝ
down-RIV-er
dˈaʊnɹɪvɐ
down-RIV-uh
Definition
In the direction that a river flows, moving away from its source and toward its mouth. Used to describe places or movement along the river going with the current.
Usage & Nuances
'Downriver' can be used as both an adjective (downriver village) and adverb (they traveled downriver). Opposite is 'upriver'. Used mainly for rivers, not for general downward movement.
Spanish: río abajoPortuguese (BR): rio abaixoPortuguese (PT): rio abaixoChinese (Simplified): 下游Chinese (Traditional): 下游Hindi: धारा के साथ नीचेArabic: في اتجاه مجرى النهرBengali: নদীর নিম্নপ্রবাহে - পানির ধারা বরাবর (নদী)Russian: вниз по течениюJapanese: 川下Vietnamese: xuôi dòngKorean: 하류로Turkish: nehir aşağısı - akış yönündeUrdu: دریا کے بہاؤ کی سمتIndonesian: hilir
Example Sentences
They sailed downriver to the big city.
basic
The village downriver is famous for its fish.
basic
We will meet at the downriver dock.
basic
A storm washed a lot of debris downriver last night.
natural
People downriver were warned about flooding.
natural
We drifted lazily downriver, enjoying the afternoon sun.
natural