Synonyms for download
ˈdaʊnˌloʊddown·load

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. downloadverb

   Synonyms:
   copy, dl, DL, transfer, move, take

   Antonyms:
   upload

2. downloadverb

   A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.

   The download took longer than I expected.

   Synonyms:
   transfer, copy, DL, take, move, dl

   Antonyms:
   upload

3. downloadverb

   A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.

   I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.

   Synonyms:
   dl, take, transfer, move, DL, copy

   Antonyms:
   upload

4. downloadverb

   to transfer a file to or from removable media.

   I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM

   Synonyms:
   take, copy, dl, transfer, DL, move

   Antonyms:
   upload

5. downloadverb

   to install software.

   Synonyms:
   move, take, DL, copy, transfer, dl

   Antonyms:
   upload

Princeton's WordNetRate this antonym:2.3 / 4 votes

1. downloadverb

   transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location

   Antonyms:
   upload

Matched Categories

1. • Transfer

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:4.3 / 4 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "download":

   downloading, downloaded, downloads, offload, unload, téléchargement, unloading, discharge, offloading, offloads, downloadable, upload, shock, de-stage, off-load, uploading, offloaded, destage, unloaded, downlink, dump, bleed, relief

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How to use download in a sentence?

1. Corinne McDermott:

   If you're thinking of upgrading your phone (in my case, an iPhone), a phone-sized device is still permitted, which is essentially an iPod, you can still play music, use apps and download shows and movies.

2. Ahmad F. Hedayat:

   There is always an upload for a download.

3. Chris MacDonald:

   It's highly unlikely the Chinese government is going to come asking, 'Did anyone download Tetris?' if Google doesn't have any highly private information, it can't be asked for highly private information.

4. Gavin Newsom:

   Today, we are making a big leap forward in terms of focusing attention on prevention - were announcing the nations first comprehensive early alert system for earthquakes, were announcing the ability for millions and millions of Californians to download an app, MyShake... if millions of people do that, we will have points of contact, the ability to crowdsource information, the likes of which no country in the world has advanced.

5. Rob Richardson:

   After you download the app, as soon as you get on campus it can recognize if you’re in an academic building. You open up the app and lock your phone to start earning these pocket points, as soon as you’re out of class, you unlock your phone and redeem the points.