down the river

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moving in the same direction as the river's current

riverPREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

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Examples (10)

  • They sailed down the river.
  • The kayakers paddled slowly down the river.
  • A small boat drifted peacefully down the river.
  • We watched the leaves float down the river after the storm.
  • He plans to canoe down the entire river next summer.
  • The current carried the log down the river quickly.
  • Many tourists enjoy taking a cruise down the river.
  • The children loved throwing sticks into the water and watching them go down the river.
  • Explorers often traveled down major rivers to discover new lands.
  • If you follow the path, it will lead you down the river to the old mill.