What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
update
Example
I need to update my resume with my latest work experience. [update: verb]
Example
The company released an update to fix some bugs in their software. [update: noun]
renew
Example
I need to renew my passport before my trip next month. [renew: verb]
Example
The gym offers a membership renewal discount for returning customers. [renewal: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Update is more commonly used than renew in everyday language, especially in the context of technology and business. Renew is less common but still widely used in legal and personal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between update and renew?
Both update and renew can be used in formal and informal contexts, but renew is more commonly associated with legal and official documents, making it slightly more formal than update.
