downloaded

word · lemma: download

Definition

Saved a file from the internet or another computer to your own device. 'Downloaded' is the past tense or past participle of 'download'.

Usage & Nuances

Common in technology and daily life. Used as both an adjective ("the downloaded file") and a verb ("I have downloaded it"). Often confused with 'uploaded' (sending files out). Formal and informal contexts are both acceptable.

Example Sentences

I downloaded a song from the internet.

basic

She has downloaded the new app on her phone.

basic

They downloaded the pictures from the website.

basic

Have you downloaded the movie yet, or should I send you the link again?

natural

All the files were downloaded automatically overnight.

natural

My phone was slow because I had downloaded too many apps.

natural