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UPGRADE

/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adverb

U 1/2
P 3/4
G 2/3
R 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1

Definition of UPGRADE

noun

An upward grade or slope.

noun

An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

"With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month."

noun

An improvement

"The remarried couples among my friends often joked that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade."

verb

To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components

"When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living."

verb

To replace with something better.

"I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats."

verb

To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to

"They upgraded him to the latest model."

adverb

Up a slope or grade.

Examples of UPGRADE in a Sentence

  • "With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month."
  • "The remarried couples among my friends often joked that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade."
  • "When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living."
  • "I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is UPGRADE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, UPGRADE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of UPGRADE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for UPGRADE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter upgrade Total
Scrabble 1321121 11
WWF 2431121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPGRADE

100 words from the letters in UPGRADE

How to Use UPGRADE in Word Games

UPGRADE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since UPGRADE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UPGRADE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About UPGRADE

What does UPGRADE mean?
UPGRADE is a noun. An upward grade or slope.
Is UPGRADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UPGRADE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UPGRADE worth in Scrabble?
UPGRADE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from UPGRADE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UPGRADE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.