Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
date back
Phrasal Verb
/deɪt bæk/
Definition
To originate from a specific time in the past.
Examples
- The ancient ruins date back to the 5th century.
- This tradition dates back hundreds of years.
- The document dates back to the early 1800s, providing insight into that era.
Meaning
The phrase ‘date back’ is often used to indicate how far back in time something originates or has existed.
Synonyms
- Origin
- Go back
- Extend back
