date back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To have begun at a particular time; for there to be records of something extending to a time in history.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bắt đầu từ một thời điểm nhất định; có hồ sơ kéo dài đến một thời điểm trong lịch sử
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This tradition dates back 1000 years.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “date back” mean?
To have begun at a particular time; for there to be records of something extending to a time in history.
Is “date back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.