download
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdaʊnloʊd/
KK: /ˈdaʊnloʊd/
noun
Definition
A process of transferring data from one computer system to another, often from the internet to a local device.
Example
I completed the download of the new software update.
Conversation
Did you see the new game I told you about?
Yeah, I saw it! I think I’ll download it later.
You should! The download is super fast on my connection.
Perfect! I can’t wait to try it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transfer
fetch
copy
Antonyms
upload
discard
remove
transitive verb
Definition
To transfer data from one computer system to another, typically from the internet to a local device.
Example
I need to download the latest software update for my computer.
Tense Forms
Past: downloaded
Past Participle: downloaded
Conversation
Hey, did you download that new game yet?
Not yet, I'm still waiting for my internet to speed up.
You should hurry! Everyone's talking about it.
Root Explanation
Download → It is formed from "down" (meaning from a higher place to a lower place) and "load" (from Old English "ladan", meaning to carry or bring). The word "download" means to carry or transfer data from a higher source to a lower destination, typically from the internet to a local device.
Memory Tip
Think of transferring data 'from a higher place' ('down') to 'bring it to you' ('load'). This helps you remember that 'download' means to bring data down to your device.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.