Pronunciation

/dət/

Definitions

• Noun:
  1. The act or process of arranging a meeting or engagement, especially a romantic one. “We are going on a date tonight.”
  2. A specific day or time agreed upon for such an engagement. “What’s our date for next week?”
  3. A calendar date, usually expressed in numerical form (e.g., 12/25). “Today’s date is December 25th.”
• Verb: To plan or set a meeting or appointment, often romantically. “I’m going to ask her out on a date.”
• Noun (as a countable noun): An individual’s assigned day for a particular activity or event, as in school or work. “Each student has a different homework date.”

Phrases

• “Going on a first date” refers to starting a romantic relationship.
• “Set a date” means to decide on a specific time for an event.
• “Date night” is a dedicated evening for couples to spend together.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Our first date was at a cozy little restaurant downtown.”
• Verb: “I’ve been looking forward to our date this weekend.”
• Noun (countable): “Students must submit their assignments by the due date.”

Synonyms

• Appointment
• Engagement
• Social gathering
• Romantic rendezvous
• Meeting (informal)

Antonyms

• Breakup
• Separation
• No-show
• Cancellation

Related Words

• Dateline
• Calendar
• Valentine’s Day
• Anniversary
• RSVP (Répondez s’il vous plaît) - French for “please respond” (used to indicate a need for a reply to an invitation)