English to English
upgrade
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noun (n)
- software that provides better performance than an earlier version did(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a reservation that is improved(noun.cognition)Example:
I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full.
source: wordnet30 - the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)(noun.act)Example:
The power plant received a new upgrade.
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verb (v)
- to improve what was old or outdated(verb.change)Example:
I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software.
The company upgraded their personnel.
source: wordnet30 - give a promotion to or assign to a higher position(verb.social)Synonym:
advance, elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise
Antonym:
break, bump, demote, kick downstairs, relegatesource: wordnet30 - get better travel conditions(verb.change)Example:
I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked.
source: wordnet30 - give better travel conditions to(verb.change)Example:
The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full.
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