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Up-to-Date: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：current (up-to-date)

up-to-date 🔊

/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/

adj.

It means information is current and has the most recent changes included.

Up-to-date concept illustrated by a person refreshing latest news on a smartphone.

current 🔊

➕

/ˈkɜːrənt/

adj.

Indicates that information or data is the most recent and includes all latest changes.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combines 'up', 'to', and 'date' to mean current to the latest time.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a calendar with today's date at the top; up-to-date means being on that top date.

📖 Example

My phone automatically downloads up-to-date software to keep it running smoothly. 🔊 My phone automatically downloads up-to-date software to keep it running smoothly.

🔗 Collocations

up-to-date information – information that is current and recent

keep up-to-date – to stay informed with the latest developments

up-to-date report – a report containing the most recent data

🔄 Synonyms

current (adj.) – belonging to the present time

recent (adj.) – having happened or been done not long ago

latest (adj.) – the most recent or newest

🚫 Antonyms

outdated (adj.) – no longer current or useful

obsolete (adj.) – no longer produced or used

old-fashioned (adj.) – not modern or current

📖 Cultural Story

The phrase gained popularity in the 19th century, emphasizing timeliness in industry. It is now prevalent in business and technology contexts, such as software updates or financial reports.

Meaning 2：fashionable (up-to-date)

up-to-date 🔊

/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/

adj.

It describes something whose style or design is fashionable and follows the latest trends.

Up-to-date fashion meaning shown with new arrivals in a modern boutique window.

fashionable 🔊

➕

/ˈfæʃənəbəl/

adj.

Refers to something, especially in style or design, that aligns with the newest trends and fashions.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Her wardrobe is always up-to-date; she wears the newest styles every season. 🔊 Her wardrobe is always up-to-date; she wears the newest styles every season.

🔗 Collocations

up-to-date fashion – fashion that follows the latest trends

stay up-to-date – to keep current with trends

up-to-date design – design that is modern and contemporary

🔄 Synonyms

fashionable (adj.) – conforming to the current style

trendy (adj.) – very fashionable or up to date

modern (adj.) – relating to the present or recent times

🚫 Antonyms

outdated (adj.) – no longer fashionable

unfashionable (adj.) – not in accordance with current fashion

old-fashioned (adj.) – characteristic of a past era