Word
upgraded
Phoneticsup·grad·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəpˌɡɹeɪdɪd/
UK/ʌpɡɹˈeɪdɪd/
Definitions
01improved or enhanced
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having been improved or made more modern and powerful.
adj. describing an object or system that has undergone an enhancement or been replaced by a superior version.
“The hotel gave us an upgraded room with a beautiful view of the ocean.”
“The upgraded software includes several security patches that address the vulnerabilities discovered during the previous quarter.”
Antonyms
02past action of improving
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past tense of 'upgrade', meaning you improved something or got a better version in the past.
v. the past tense and past participle form of the transitive verb 'upgrade'.
“I upgraded my phone last week because the old one was too slow.”
“The airline upgraded several passengers to business class after the flight was overbooked due to a technical error in the reservation system.”
Usage
As a verb, it requires a direct object representing the thing being improved.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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