Meaning of the word date in English
What does date mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
date
US /deɪt/
UK /deɪt/
Noun
1.
the day of the month or year as specified by a number
Example:
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What's the date today?
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My birthday date is August 15th.
2.
a social or romantic appointment or engagement
Example:
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He asked her out on a date.
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I have a date tonight.
3.
a sweet, dark brown, oval fruit containing a single hard stone, grown on a date palm
Example:
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She offered me a dried date.
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Dates are a common fruit in the Middle East.
Verb
1.
to ascertain the date of
Example:
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Can you date this old photograph?
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Experts will date the artifact.
2.
to go on a romantic or social appointment with someone
Example:
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Are you still dating John?
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They've been dating for six months.
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