What is the meaning of 'date' in English? How to use 'date' in a sentence? Usages of 'date'.
The word 'date' can be used as a verb and noun in English. Below are six meanings and usage examples of the word 'date' that we often use in everyday life.
1. A1 (noun) a particular day of the month or year
・What is today's date?
・What is your date of birth?
・We need to set a date for the wedding?
2. A2 (noun) an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time
・I asked her out on a date.
・I have a date with her tomorrow.
3. (noun) a sweet sticky brown fruit
・Have you ever eaten a date?
・The date grows on a tree.
4. B2 (verb) to write or put the date on something
・Don't forget to date the document.
・I have received your letter dated 24th april.
5. B2 (verb) to become old-fashioned
・These movies sound dated.
・These are classic songs which don't date.
6. B2 (verb) to have a romantic relationship with someone
・He was dating Emma.
・They have been dating for two years.
When date is used in the sense of a meeting, it usually refers to a romantic date between two people. However, it can also be used to indicate a regular meeting or appointment.
・He made a date to meet with his lawyer.
・We went to a Turkish restaurant on our first date.
The word 'with' is not used when date is used to indicate a romantic relationship with someone.
・She's been dating Tom for six months.
・She's been dating with Tom for six months.