software
Translation
software
Examples
You need to install the new software.
You need to install the new software.
This software helps you edit photos.
This software helps you edit photos.
Grammar Patterns
install/update/use ((software)) You need to install the new software.
Similar Words
Synonyms: program, application
Etymology
A compound of 'soft' and 'ware' (goods). It contrasts with 'hardware', the physical components of a computer.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'soft' part of a computer (the instructions) that you can't touch, unlike the 'hard' parts (hardware).