A1 noun Neutro #3,847 mais comum

update

/ˈʌp.deɪt/

An update is a piece of news or a newer version of something that was already available. It is often used to describe new software that fixes problems or gives you the most recent facts about a situation.

Exemplos

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1

I need to install the latest update on my phone.

I need to put the newest software on my phone.

2

The manager provided a brief update regarding the project's progress.

The boss gave a short report on how the work is going.

3

Hey, give me an update on your weekend plans!

Tell me what you are doing this weekend.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
update
Verb
update
Adjetivo
updated
Relacionado
updater
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Dica de memorização

Think of moving 'UP' to a new 'DATE' on the calendar to have the newest information.

Quiz rápido

Did you download the new ______ for your computer?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: update

Exemplos

1

I need to install the latest update on my phone.

everyday

I need to put the newest software on my phone.

2

The manager provided a brief update regarding the project's progress.

formal

The boss gave a short report on how the work is going.

3

Hey, give me an update on your weekend plans!

informal

Tell me what you are doing this weekend.

4

The study includes an update on the latest climate data.

academic

The research has new information about the weather.

5

Please review the weekly update sent via email.

business

Please look at the news we sent you this week by email.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
update
Verb
update
Adjetivo
updated
Relacionado
updater

Colocações comuns

software update a newer version of a computer program
status update news about a current situation
weather update the newest weather report
provide an update to give new information to someone
daily update news that is shared every day

Frases Comuns

get an update

to receive new information

an update on

new information about a specific thing

request an update

to ask someone for the newest information

Frequentemente confundido com

update vs upgrade

An update is usually a small fix or new info, while an upgrade is a major change to a better version or model.

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Notas de uso

When 'update' is a noun, we usually put the stress on the first part of the word (UP-date). It is a countable noun, so we say 'an update' or 'some updates'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'update' as an uncountable noun like 'information', but you should use 'an' or make it plural.

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Dica de memorização

Think of moving 'UP' to a new 'DATE' on the calendar to have the newest information.

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Origem da palavra

Modern English combination of the adverb 'up' (meaning finished or better) and the noun 'date' (a point in time).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: an update / updates Often followed by the preposition 'on' Used with verbs like 'give', 'provide', or 'install'
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Contexto cultural

In the digital age, 'status updates' became a central part of culture through social media platforms like Facebook.

Quiz rápido

Did you download the new ______ for your computer?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: update

Frases relacionadas

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