What does DATED mean?

dated

Parts of Speech: adjective, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: no longer fashionable; out of date.
• Verb: provide with a date; mark with a date.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪtɪd/
• UK: /ˈdeɪtɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The adjective "dated" originated from the verb "date" which means to assign a date to something. The earliest known use of the word "dated" as an adjective was in the 17th century. It is commonly used to describe something that is no longer fashionable or out of date. The verb "dated" is used to mark something with a date or to provide something with a date.

Synonyms:

• outdated
• old-fashioned
• obsolete
• antiquated
• archaic

Related Words:

• date
• dead
• dealt
• death
• debar

Example Sentences:

• The clothes she was wearing were dated and unfashionable.
• He dated the letter July 12, 2023, and signed it with his name.