English dictionary

upgrade

noun

Pronunciation

/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ /əpˈɡɹeɪd/

Parts of speech

noun verb adverb

Definitions

noun

  1. An upward grade or slope.
  2. An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology
  3. An improvement

verb

  1. To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
  2. To replace with something better.
  3. To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to
  4. To improve in condition or status.
  5. To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.

adverb

  1. Up a slope or grade.

Example sentences

With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.
The remarried couples among my friends often joked that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade.
When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.
I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.
They upgraded him to the latest model.
She upgraded to a more successful husband.
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