Cool MateUpdate
UK /["/ˌʌpˈdeɪt/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪts/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪtɪd/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˌʌpˈdeɪt/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪts/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪtɪd/","/ˌʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to make something more modern by adding new parts, etc.
In simple words: To make something new or better.
Examples
- Please update the software to the latest version.
- I will update you on the project status by the end of the day.
- You need to update the information in your profile.
- The team decided to update their strategy after reviewing the results.
- Make sure to update the schedule before the meeting starts.
Usage notes
Use 'update' when talking about changing information to reflect new details. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
update + object
Memory hint
Think of 'up' as in making something better and 'date' as in the latest information.
Collocations
- constantly
- continually
- continuously
- try to
- need to
- on
- to
- with
- constantly
- continually
- continuously
- try to
- need to
- on
- to
- with
Synonyms
- bring up to date
Antonyms
- degrade
- downgrade
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'update' with 'upgrade', which means to improve or enhance something.
- Using 'updating' as a noun, instead of 'update'.
- Omitting the object when saying 'I will update' — it should be clear what is being updated.