dating
Translation
dating
Examples
Online dating is very popular.
Online dating is very popular.
They started dating six months ago.
They started dating six months ago.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) ((...)) Dating is fun.
((as a gerund)) start dating (sb.) They started dating last year.
Similar Words
courtship, seeing someone, going out with someone
Etymology
From the verb 'to date', which means to go out with someone romantically. The '-ing' suffix makes it a noun for the activity.
Memory Tips
Think of setting a 'date' on the calendar to meet someone you're romantically interested in.