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Downstream

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Meanings of Downstream

Adjective

  • Lower down in a river or stream.
  • Going in the direction that water flows.
  • Being affected by something that happened before.

Verb

  • To move or flow down a river or stream.

Adverb

  • Moving along the path of a river or stream.

Explanation of the word: Downstream

Downstream means the direction that water flows in a river. If you think of a river, downstream is where the water goes after it flows past you.

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Translations for the word: Downstream

hindi
नदी के नीचे (nadi ke neeche)

nadi ke neeche

नदी के नीचे (nadi ke neeche)

nadi ke neeche

नीचे की धारा (neeche ki dhaara)

neeche ki dhaara

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Downstream

What does 'downstream' mean?
'Downstream' means the direction in which a river or stream flows. It can also mean something that happens later in a process.
How do you pronounce 'downstream'?
You pronounce 'downstream' like this: down-streem.
What is the origin of the word 'downstream'?
The word 'downstream' comes from the words 'down' and 'stream', where 'down' refers to the direction of flow and 'stream' refers to a flowing body of water.
What is the meaning of 'downstream' in Kannada?
The word 'downstream' in Kannada is 'ನದಿಯ ಹೀಗೆ' (Nadiya hīge).