downstream
Pronunciation
Adverb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
In the direction that a river or stream flows.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
upstream
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "They let the canoe drift slowly _____."
Answer: downstream
In your own words, what does "downstream" mean?
In the direction that a river or stream flows.
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