download

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of obtaining or receiving files, data, or information from a source on the internet or a network, typically by clicking a link or button.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2120652"

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Antonyms

upload , upload

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Synonyms

D/L , DL , d/l , dl , copy , move , transfer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with download
drown , frown , town , brown

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Variants

List of all variants of download that leads to same result
download , downloads , downloadable , downloaded , downloading

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

downloads, downloaded, downloading

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'download' comes from the combination of 'down' meaning 'from a higher place' and 'load' meaning 'to put on board'. It was first used in the context of computer technology in the late 1970s.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first large-scale file download service was called 'FTP' (File Transfer Protocol) and was developed in the late 1960s.

2. The term 'download' was first used in print in a 1978 article in the journal 'Communications of the ACM'.

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Related Concepts

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1. upload: The opposite process of sending files, data, or information from a local system to a remote server or network.

2. file sharing: The practice of distributing or exchanging digital files, often through peer-to-peer networks or file hosting services.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'download' has become a ubiquitous part of modern culture, especially with the rise of digital media and the internet. It is used in various forms of art, music, literature, and film to describe the act of obtaining digital content.

How to Memorize "download"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a computer or mobile device receiving and saving files from the internet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'download' with the act of receiving files or information online.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D-O-W-N-L-O-A-D' to remember the meaning of the word: Download = 'D'ownload 'O'nline 'W'hat 'N'ew 'L'arge 'O'bject 'A't 'D'evice.

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