upgrade

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/
/əpˈɡɹeɪd/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An upward grade or slope.

2 Definition

An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

Example Sentences
  • With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.
3 Definition

An improvement

Example Sentences
  • The remarried couples among my friends often joked that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade.
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components

Example Sentences
  • When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.
2 Definition

To replace with something better.

Example Sentences
  • I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.
3 Definition

To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to

Example Sentences
  • They upgraded him to the latest model.
4 Definition

To improve in condition or status.

Example Sentences
  • She upgraded to a more successful husband.
5 Definition

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 definition(s)
1 Definition

Up a slope or grade.