upload
1 antonyms and opposites of upload, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To send data from your own device to a server or another computer over a network.
Antonyms
How to use upload
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From up- + load.
Full origin of upload →Frequently asked questions
What does “upload” mean?
The word “upload” means to send data from your own device to a server or another computer over a network. In plain terms, sending data out from your device to somewhere else online — the opposite of downloading.
How do you pronounce “upload”?
“Upload” is pronounced uhp-LOHD (/əpˈləʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “upload” in a sentence?
Here is “upload” used in a sentence: “She uploaded the photos to the shared drive.”
What is the opposite of “upload”?
The opposite of “upload” — its antonyms — is download.
What part of speech is “upload”?
Depending on how it is used, “upload” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “upload” a common word?
“Upload” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “upload” have?
“Upload” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send data from your own device to a server or another computer over a network.
What is the difference between upload and download?
Upload means to send data from your own device to a server or another computer over a network, while download means to receive data from a server onto your device. Posting a video to a sharing site is an upload; saving that video to your phone is a download.
Is it "upload to" or "upload on"?
The standard preposition is to: you upload a file to a website, a server, or the cloud. "Upload on" is heard informally, especially with social media, but "upload to" is the safer choice in careful writing.
Why is upload speed usually slower than download speed?
Most home internet connections are asymmetric, meaning providers allocate more bandwidth to downloading than uploading, because typical users receive far more data than they send. Upload speed matters most when you send data, such as during video calls, cloud backups, or transferring large files to a server.