Against The Wind (Adverb)
Meaning
In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew upwind".
Examples
- She pedaled her bicycle against the wind, her legs aching from the effort.
- The hikers trudged against the wind, their faces stinging from the cold gusts.
- The plane flew against the wind, taking longer than expected to reach its destination.
- The sailors struggled to keep their boat on course as they sailed against the wind.
- The birds flew against the wind, their wings beating fiercely as they made their way back to their nests.