upgrade B2 Topic:Education & Learning US /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ See IPA manual Freq #11598 Meanings 1 verb To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version. I upgraded my computer so I can run better software. 2 noun A better or newer version of something, especially equipment or technology. The new phone is a big upgrade over my old one. 3 verb To give someone a better seat or class of service when travelling. The airline upgraded me to first class. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 noun · a better or newer version... option Word family Forms upgradedupgradesupgrading Derived forms sidegrade Related forms upchargeupdateupmarketupscale Etymology AI details From up- + grade. Topics Education & Learning External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # upgrade **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** verb, noun **IPA (US):** /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ **Frequency rank:** 11598 ## Meanings 1. To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version. 2. A better or newer version of something, especially equipment or technology. 3. To give someone a better seat or class of service when travelling. ## Examples - I upgraded my computer so I can run better software. - The new phone is a big upgrade over my old one. - The airline upgraded me to first class. ## Derived Forms - sidegrade ## Related Forms - upcharge - update - upmarket - upscale ## Etymology From up- + grade. ## AI Etymology Upgrade is from up- + grade. The surface analysis is up- + grade. The prefix up- supplies the upward or updating element. In present-day use, it can mean to improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version, or a better or newer version of something, especially equipment or technology. Derived formations include sidegrade. ## Topics - Education & Learning markdown