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row up

C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To row a boat going upstream — against the current or towards something above you.

Literal meaning: To row in an upward or upstream direction — fully transparent.

Meanings

1 C1 neutral

To row a boat in an upstream direction or toward a specified point.

"They rowed up the river until they reached the old mill."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

A fairly transparent and literal phrasal verb. Relatively uncommon in modern usage; 'row upstream' or 'row towards' are more common paraphrases. The 'up' particle implies movement against a current or toward a higher point.

Commonly used with

river stream current lake canal

Forms

Base
row up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rows up
he/she/it
Past simple
rowed up
yesterday
Past participle
rowed up
have + pp
-ing form
rowing up
continuous

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