riverward
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɪvərˌwɔrd/
KK: /ˈrɪvərˌwɔrd/
adjective
Definition
In the direction of a river.
Example
The boat sailed riverward, following the current.
Conversation
Have you ever walked riverward along the trail?
Yeah, it's such a beautiful path by the water!
I love how peaceful it feels when you go riverward.
Absolutely! It's the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fluvial
aquatic
riparian
Antonyms
landward
terrestrial
inland
adverb
Definition
In the direction of a river.
Example
The boat sailed riverward, following the current.
Conversation
Did you see the way the trail goes riverward?
Yeah, I noticed that it leads right to the water.
I think it's a great spot for a picnic by the river.
Root Explanation
Riverward → It is formed from "river" (from Old French *riviere*, meaning a flowing body of water) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "riverward" means in the direction of the river.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'river' as a flowing body of water and '-ward' indicating direction — so 'riverward' means towards the river.
Visually Confused Words
rearward
overward
hiveward
reward