Update something with something vs Update something of something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Update something with something' is used when you are using something to make changes to another thing. On the other hand, 'Update something of something' is used when you are modifying a specific aspect or part of something.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 4918 views

Update something with something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are using something to make changes or modifications to another thing. It indicates the tool or method used for updating.

Examples:

I need to update the software with the latest version.
She updated her wardrobe with some new clothes.
The teacher updated the lesson plan with additional information.
He updated the report with the most recent data.
They updated the website with new features.

Show examples from the web [+]

Yes, but any inspection means we have to update something.
Or next time, I'll show up with something with teeth.
I need you to help me with something with Sarah.
We are dealing with something quite different here: displaying a crucifix is not just a matter of faith in our culture, but something much more important, something with a universal value.
Look, if we can persuade you to stay in town another 24 hours... back at the St. Regis, of course... it would give us a chance to come up with something with more impact.
Madam President, let me start with something positive.
This is something with which we disagree.
Yes. Sometimes bunged with something.
Something with Jenny just came up.
Show this girl something with a heel.
You actually set your personal record for sticking with something...
Any man with something lose fears death.
Must be dealing with something hella old.
We must have something with hospitals.
I want your help with something.
Apparently, Matty was rekindling something with someone...
Maybe something with refugees from Kharakistan.
Heard you were helping Hannah with something.
So I went with something local.
He messes with something I love - I mess with something he loves.

Alternatives:

upgrade something with something
modify something with something
revise something with something
refresh something with something
enhance something with something

Update something of something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are modifying a specific aspect or part of something. It indicates the element being updated within the larger context of something.

Examples:

He updated the design of the website.
She updated the content of the report.
They updated the status of the project.
The company updated the policies of the organization.
We need to update the details of the contract.

Show examples from the web [+]

Yes, but any inspection means we have to update something.
The danger posed by Europe's nuclear plants in the event of something of this scale happening over here has been on everyone's mind lately...
It's a curious expression, as Thomas Aquinus pointed out, that nothing isn't a funny kind of something of any kind.
It was, after all, not least because of something of that sort that the draft constitution failed and was rejected.
Lane told me Kenny is senior something of something accounts and I'm not.
Despite the backwards nature of your convictions you're tenacious, and that bespeaks a certain something of something.
She thinks she's in town because of something of hers she found in your shop...
We are about to deprive people of something of vital importance, unless we carry this!
The punishment of a publisher who publishes matters which are not agreeable to the government, is another example of something of which it can be said that a country which has signed the United Nations Charter cannot inflict punishment of this kind.
Reading Annex IV of the European Council of Cologne gives the impression that, on the subject of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the Council is also in the middle of something of a labyrinth.
Sadder. Think of something awful.
We thought of something practical too.
I can think of something more appropriate.
Get a six-pack of something imported.
Might even make something of Bernard.
Attempted burglary or something of that ilk.
Actually thinking of something more rhythmic.
Generally from embroidering something of little beauty.
Little Muhammed has something of mine.
Conflict resolution is something of a specialty.

Alternatives:

modify something of something
revise something of something
change something of something
adjust something of something
amend something of something

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

Update something with something vs Update something of something