Upgrade

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To raise something to a higher standard, in particular to improve equipment or machinery by replacing it with something better. Can also be used as a noun.

“They decided to upgrade their computer system to handle more data.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əpˈɡreɪd/

Syllables

up·grade

Related Words

Synonyms

improve enhance updatemodernise

Antonyms

descentdowngradedemote

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains PGRADE pattern, three vowels, G in middle

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; useful word with P and G

Words Related to Upgrade

Words you can make from Upgrade

Shorter words formed from the letters in “upgrade”.

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8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “upgrade”.

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Longer words starting with Upgrade

Words that begin with “upgrade”.

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