July 18, 2011 - Word of the Day: update

If you "update" something, you change it from something old to something new. This word is often used for homes, clothing, cars, offices, stores, etc.

• They're updating their office with new carpeting and new furniture.
• Tanya's kitchen hasn't been updated in years.
• I need to update my calendar.
• This website is updated daily.

The examples above use the word "update" as a verb, but you can use it as a noun, too:

• Can you give me an update on the situation? (Give me any new information you have.)
• There's a new update for this program if you want to download* it.

download: get something (information, pictures, audio, video, programs) from the internet

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