English Dictionary
Definition update in British English
update
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ʌpˈdeɪt/
Example
The latest edition has been completely updated.
Example
The database updates automatically when new information is entered.
1.1
to tell someone the most recent news or information about something
Example
Dr Cooper can update us on the latest developments.
Example
Our software is continually updated and improved.
Synonyms and related words
