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out of date

/ˌaʊt əv ˈdeɪt/
phrase★Intermediate
formal

no longer considered modern or current; obsolete

The software is out of date and needs to be updated.

The information in the book is out of date.

informal

older than someone else in a group or relationship

He's out of date with the latest fashion trends.

Her views on politics are out of date.

Collocations

go out of dateto become no longer fashionable or modernbe out of dateto be no longer current or modern

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

behind the timesidiom
not modern or current
up to datephrase
current or modern

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Use 'out of date' to describe something that is no longer current or modern.

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar rule

Use 'out of date' as a phrase, not as a single word.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'out of date' originated in the late 19th century.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

out
not
prefix
+
of
belonging to
preposition
+
date
a particular point in time
root
✎ Noted on May 26, 2026EN → EN

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