upstream
In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
Occurring earlier than something else; (also, usually, especially) being an influence on something else; causing a consequence for something else.
Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling.
In the direction from the client to the server.
Maintained, owned, or associated with the original developers of the given software; in contrast to a modified version downstream.
Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing