Question 1 · Quick check
upgrade
CEFRB1
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/
verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To improve something by adding better features or equipment.
- 02
noun
An improved version or piece of equipment.
Examples
Electing to upgrade the computer lab, the university library went slightly over the budget.
We will replace the current version with the upgrade.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsAn improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology.
An improvement.
noun
Extra meaningAn upward grade or slope.
More examples
In contextInstructions for installing an upgrade to the existing system
The remarried couples among my friends often joke that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade.
With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.
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Nearby
Origin
verb
From up- + grade.