English

download

ˈdaʊnˌloʊd, ˈdaʊn.loʊd, ˈdaʊnˌləʊd, ˌdaʊnˈləʊd
Meaning: to move data from the internet or another computer to your own computer
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈdaʊn.loʊd, ˈdaʊnˌləʊd, ˌdaʊnˈləʊd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base download
3rd person singular present downloads
Present participle downloading
Past downloaded
Will future will download
Going-to future going to download
Imperative negative don't download / do not download

Example sentences

I need to download the latest software update.
I need to download the latest software update.
I just downloaded a new app to help me learn Japanese.
I just downloaded a new app to help me learn Japanese.

Usage Notes

The opposite of 'upload'. Used for files, programs, music, videos, etc.

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