Upriver (adverb)

Towards the source of a river.

Origin:

From the combination of the prefix "up-" meaning "towards the source" and "river" meaning "a large natural stream of water". the term was first used in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. We decided to take a trip upriver to see the falls.
2. The boat was drifting down the river, but he wanted to go upriver.
3. The explorers journeyed upriver to discover the source of the river.
4. Upriver from the city, the water was cleaner and clearer.
5. She was born and raised upriver from the coast.