upgraded
|up/grad/ed|
B2
/ʌpˈɡreɪdɪd/
(upgrade)
improvement to a higher level
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upgrade' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'grade', where 'up' meant 'to a higher position' and 'grade' meant 'a level or step'.
Historical Evolution
'upgrade' changed from the Old English word 'up' and the Latin word 'gradus', eventually becoming the modern English word 'upgrade'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move to a higher level', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'upgrade'.
The software was upgraded to the latest version.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41