Antonyms for update


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt; noun uhp-deyt
Phonetic Transcription : verb ʌpˈdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt; noun ˈʌpˌdeɪt


Definition of update

Origin :
  • 1948, in reference to information, 1952 in reference to persons, from up + date (v.1). Related: Updated; updating. The noun is attested from 1967.
  • verb bring up to date
Example sentences :
  • The following changes in spelling were made, to update them.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • They came back to Liberty Square with a message: update the attractions.
  • Extract from : « Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom » by Cory Doctorow
  • No attempt has been made to edit this book for consistency or to update or "correct" the spelling.
  • Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin

Synonyms for update

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