upgraders
|up-grad-ers|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌɡreɪdərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌɡreɪdəz/
(upgrader)
enhancers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upgrader' originates from the English word 'upgrade,' where 'up-' meant 'to a higher position' and 'grade' meant 'a level or step.'
Historical Evolution
'upgrade' transformed from the Old French word 'grade,' and eventually became the modern English word 'upgrade' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise to a higher grade or rank,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to improve or enhance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/11 17:57
