Confusing Words > appointment – date

Confusing Words > appointment – date


APPOINTMENT – DATE
If you make an appointment with someone, you have an official meeting with him or her.

Example: We’ve made an appointment with our bank manager tomorrow.

When you fix a date for something then you choose a time for something.

Example: They’ve finally set a date for their house-warming party.

If you have a date with someone or you go on a date you arrange to meet someone with whom you are having or starting a relationship.

Example: Sandra and Tom had a date last weekend.