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# software

noun (software — uncountable)

«software» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Software is the programs and apps that tell a computer, phone or other device what to do. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#m1)
2. Examples: games, web browsers, word processors and operating systems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#m2)

### In the lessons

In computing lessons pupils learn the difference between software (the programs) and hardware (the physical parts). In everyday safety, keep software updated and only download it from trusted places. Phrases: «install software», «update the software», «software update», «antivirus software».

### Examples

- The computer needs new software to run the game. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x1)
- Software is the instructions; hardware is the parts you can touch. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x2)
- Always ask an adult before installing software. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x3)
- Dad updated the software on his phone. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x4)
- Programmers write software. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x5)
- Antivirus software protects your computer. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/#x6)

### Note

Uncountable: «some software», «a piece of software», never «a software» or «softwares». Opposite pair: «hardware». Downloading software from unknown websites can bring viruses.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «software» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/software/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«software» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/software.html) on Mova free.