noun
upgrade
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noun
1
An improved version of something, often a piece of technology or equipment.
"The new processor is a huge upgrade over the old one."
verb
1
To replace something with a better or more advanced version.
"We upgraded our internet plan for faster speeds."
"The airline upgraded her to business class."
How to Use Upgrade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something better, newer, or higher-level than before.
Common pairings
upgrade to
free upgrade
software upgrade
Word Forms
further upgrade comparative, farther upgrade comparative, upgraded past tense, upgrades plural, upgrades singular, furthest upgrade superlative, farthest upgrade superlative
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Etymology
From up- + grade, originally describing an upward slope before extending to any improvement.