Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪ.tɪd/

Definitions of dated

verb to determine or specify the date or time of something

Example Sentences

A1 I dated my high school sweetheart for two years.

A2 She dated a guy from work, but it didn't work out.

B1 They dated for a few months before deciding to move in together.

B2 The couple dated long distance for over a year before getting engaged.

C1 After they dated for several years, they finally tied the knot.

C2 Despite their busy schedules, they managed to make time for each other while dating.

adjective old-fashioned or out-of-date

Example Sentences

A1 The book on the shelf looked dated.

A2 She refused to go on a date with him because his fashion sense was dated.

B1 The old computer system was very dated and needed an upgrade.

B2 The architecture of the building was dated but still impressive.

C1 The movie's special effects looked dated compared to modern standards.

C2 Despite its dated appearance, the antique vase was worth a fortune.

Examples of dated in a Sentence

formal The historical document was dated back to the 15th century.

informal I found a photo of us from that dated party last year.

slang That outfit is so dated, you need a wardrobe upgrade.

figurative His views on gender roles are quite dated in today's society.

Grammatical Forms of dated

past tense

dated

plural

dates

comparative

more dated

superlative

most dated

present tense

date

future tense

will date

perfect tense

have dated

continuous tense

is dating

singular

date

positive degree

dated

infinitive

to date

gerund

dating

participle

dated

Origin and Evolution of dated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'dated' originated from the Old French word 'dater' which means 'to give a date to'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of assigning a specific date to something, the word 'dated' has evolved to also mean something that is old-fashioned or no longer fashionable.