date in English
- date⇄date (1), noun, verb, dated,dating.
- date⇄date (2), noun.
1. the sweet fruit of a kind of palm tree. Dates are oblong and fleshy with a single hard seed and grow in large clusters.
2. the tree that bears it; date palm. - date⇄expr. down to date, to the present time.
Ex. Should the language of the King James Bible be brought down to date? (Mario Pei). - date⇄expr. of even date, of the same date.
Ex. I telephoned your office last Monday morning, and sent my letter of even date that afternoon. - date⇄expr. out of date, old-fashioned; not in present use.
Ex. That old, long dress even looks out of date. No flower girls in the market, for flowers are out of date (R. H. Stoddard). - date⇄expr. to date, till now; yet.
Ex. To date, very little has been done, nationwide, to translate medical knowledge ... into classroom practice (Saturday Review). - date⇄expr. up to date,
a. (Figurative.) in fashion; modern.
Ex. Her clothes are always up to date. Why, then, should Lord Salisbury sharpen his faculties and keep them ... up to date? (London Daily News).
b. up to the present time.
E - date⇄noun 1. the time when something happens or happened.
Ex. Give the date of your birth. July 4, 1776, is the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
2. a statement of time.
Ex. There is a date stamped on every piece of U. - date⇄v.i. 1. to be dated; have a date on it.
Ex. This letter dates from Paris.
2. to belong to a certain period of time; have its origin.
Ex. The oldest house in town dates from the 1780's. The Christian Era dates from the birth of Christ. - date⇄v.t. 1. to mark the time of; put a date on.
Ex. Please date your papers before handing them in.
2. to find out the date of; give a date to.
Ex. The scientist was unable to date the fossil. Some of Shakespeare's plays cannot be dated ex
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Date
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/deɪt/
Definitions
- (Noun) The day of the month or year as specified by a number.
- (Noun) A social or romantic appointment.
- (Noun) The fruit of the date palm tree.
- (Verb) To establish or record the time of an event.
- (Verb) To go out with someone romantically.
Usage Examples
- "Today's date is February 22."
- "They went on a date to the new restaurant."
- "He loves eating dates because they are sweet and nutritious."
- "The archaeologist dated the artifact to the 5th century."
- "She has been dating him for three months now."
Etymology
From Middle English "date," from Old French, from Latin "datum" (given). The fruit name comes from Greek "daktulos" (finger), referring to its shape.
Synonyms
- (For time) Day, time, moment
- (For romance) Meeting, rendezvous
- (For fruit) Palm fruit
Antonyms
- (For time) Eternity, timelessness
- (For romance) Separation, solitude
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | तारीख (for time), खजूर (for fruit) | /tārīkh/, /khajūr/ |
| Tamil | தேதி (for time), பேரிச்சம்பழம் (for fruit) | /tēti/, /pēriṭcampaḻam/ |
| Spanish | fecha (for time), dátil (for fruit) | /ˈfetʃa/, /ˈdatil/ |
| French | date (for both) | /dat/ |
| German | Datum (for time), Dattel (for fruit) | /ˈdaːtʊm/, /ˈdatl/ |
| Chinese | 日期 (for time), 枣 (for fruit) | /rìqī/, /zǎo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /deɪt/
- American English: /deɪt/
Historical Usage
The term "date" for timekeeping has been used since the 14th century, while the romantic meaning emerged in the late 19th century.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, the significance of dates varies—some use different calendar systems, and dating customs differ globally.
More Information
The date palm tree has been cultivated for thousands of years, playing a key role in Middle Eastern and North African diets. Meanwhile, the concept of dating has evolved over centuries, influenced by cultural and social changes.