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UPGRADE

(noun, verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Upgrade.

Upgrade - as a noun

An upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclivityascentclimbraiserise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclineside
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

A reservation that is improved

Example: "I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full"

The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
riserising slope

Hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

The act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)

Example: "The power plant received a new upgrade"

Upgrade - as a verb

Rate higher; raise in value or esteem

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downgrade

To improve what was old or outdated

Example: "I've upgraded my computer so i can run better software"

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advanceelevatekick upstairspromoteraise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assigndelegatedeputedesignate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get better travel conditions

Example: "I upgraded to first class when coach class was overbooked"

Give better travel conditions to

Example: "The airline upgraded me when i arrived late and coach class was full"

Upgrade - as an adverb

Up a slope or grade.

Example Sentences

"I need to get an upgrade for my computer."
"The company decided to offer a free upgrade to their customers."
"She bought a first-class ticket for the upgrade."
"The hotel room had a beautiful view after the upgrade."
"The new car model comes with several upgrades."
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Word Game Points

Is UPGRADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upgrade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPGRADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is UPGRADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upgrade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPGRADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is UPGRADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upgrade is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPGRADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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