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Dates

Verb / deɪts / Another word for dates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweet edible fruit that comes from the date palm tree, or the fruit's brownish-yellow color

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

appointments engagements schedules commitments

Informal

times occasions meetups hangouts

Literary

eras periods epochs

Antonyms

futures tomorrows beginnings starts preludes origins

Common collocations

  • save the date
  • date of birth
  • first date
  • blind date
  • set a date
  • future dates
  • past dates
  • important date

Word family

noun date
verb date

Usage note

The word 'dates' can refer to specific points in time, social appointments, or the fruit. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning. When referring to romantic encounters, 'date' is typically singular unless specifying multiple encounters.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a bag of dates at the grocery store.
  2. The date palm is a popular tree in the Middle East.
  3. She likes to eat dates with nuts as a healthy snack.
  4. He asked her out on a date to the movies.
  5. They went on a romantic date to the beach.

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