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Preposition after adjective

Updated with, on, to, and other patterns

Updated commonly appears with with, on, or to depending on whether you mean added content, information about a topic, or a new version.

Quick answer

Which preposition follows updated?

Use updated with for added features or information, updated on for current information about a topic, and updated to for a new version or level. Updated for and updated of are generally uncommon or nonstandard as fixed combinations.

The app was updated with new security features.
Please keep me updated on the negotiations.
The software was updated to version 5.0.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
updated with + additions

Showing what has been added

Use with for new features, data, or content added to something.

The website was updated with fresh images.
The file has been updated with recent figures.
2
updated on + topic

Keeping someone informed

Use on when someone receives current information about a subject.

She kept us updated on the investigation.
Please stay updated on policy changes.
3
updated to + version/level

Moving to a newer version

Use to when something changes to a newer state or version.

The system was updated to the latest release.
All records were updated to the new format.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
updated with
The report was updated with new statistics.
new material was added
updated on
Keep me updated on the schedule.
inform someone about current developments
updated to
We updated the database to a newer platform.
change to a newer version or state
updated for
The software was updated for mobile users.
for introduces purpose or intended users, not the main complement
updated of
Updated of is not a standard English combination.
nonstandard

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of after updated

English does not normally use updated of.

✕ The page was updated of new details. ✓ The page was updated with new details.

Confusing with and to

With adds content; to changes version or state.

✕ The app was updated with version 6. ✓ The app was updated to version 6.

Using for as the information complement

Use on when keeping someone informed.

✕ Keep me updated for the news. ✓ Keep me updated on the news.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The document was updated ___ new charts.
2. Please keep us updated ___ the situation.
3. The operating system was updated ___ version 12.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between updated with and updated to?

Updated with refers to added content or features. Updated to refers to a new version or state.

Is updated on correct?

Yes. It is common when talking about keeping someone informed about a topic.

Can I use updated of?

No. Updated of is not standard English.

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