upwind
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌpˌwɪnd/
KK: /ˈʌpˌwɪnd/
adjective
Definition
In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Example
The boat sailed upwind to avoid the strong currents.
Conversation
Did you notice the wind is blowing upwind today?
Yeah, I felt it while walking to the park!
I think we should sit upwind from the grill to avoid the smoke.
Good idea! I always forget how annoying that can be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
windward
favorable
advancing
Antonyms
downwind
retreating
unfavorable
adverb
Definition
In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Example
The boat sailed upwind to avoid the strong current.
Conversation
Did you notice how strong the wind is today?
Yeah, it's really blowing upwind from the coast.
I hope it doesn't make our hike too difficult.
Root Explanation
Upwind → It is formed from "up" (meaning in a higher position or direction) and "wind" (from Old English "wind", meaning air in motion). The word "upwind" refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, indicating a position relative to the wind's source.
Memory Tip
Think of being in a higher position ('up') relative to the direction the 'wind' is coming from — that's what upwind means.
Visually Confused Words
uptwined
upbind
unwind
wind
pind