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headwater Synonyms

Another word for headwater

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• noun (Context 1)

A tributary stream of a river close to or forming part of its source (usually used in the plural, 'headwaters').

Usage Example

"The expedition hiked high into the mountains to map the remote headwaters of the Amazon River."

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source
headstream
headspring
Strong
wellspring
fountainhead

Opposites of headwater

The opposite of headwater shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tailwater
mouth
outfall
estuary
delta
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• Nearby Words

headstrong
headteacher
headwaiter
headwater
headwaters
headway
headwear

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headwater. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headwater
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