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Upstream Meaning for Kids

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What Does Upstream Mean?

Adjective

  • Going against the flow of water in a river.
  • Related to the beginning stages of making something.

Verb

  • To move or send something up a stream.
  • To give a computer fix to the original creators so they can use it.

Noun

  • The part of a river that is closer to where it starts.
  • The original creators of a computer program.

Adverb

  • Moving against the current of water.

Upstream — Full Explanation

Upstream means going against the flow of water in a river. It's like swimming up the river instead of floating down.

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Upstream Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
ऊपर (Upar)

Upar

जलधारा के खिलाफ (Jaladhara ke khilaf)

Jaladhara ke khilaf

ऊपर की ओर (Upar ki or)

Upar ki or

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upstream

What does 'upstream' mean?
'Upstream' means moving or located in the direction from which a river or stream flows. It can also mean going back to the source of something.
How do you pronounce 'upstream'?
You pronounce 'upstream' as 'up-streem'.
What is the origin of the word 'upstream'?
The word 'upstream' comes from the combination of 'up' meaning higher or towards the source, and 'stream' which refers to a flow of water.
What is the meaning of 'upstream' in Kannada?
The word 'upstream' in Kannada is 'ಮೇಲ್ಮಟ್ಟ' (Mēlmaṭṭa).