Pronunciation

/dɑːrk/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Having very little light; lacking brightness or illumination. For example: “The room was dark because the lights were off.”
• Adjective: 2. Characterized by gloominess or depression. For example: “She had a dark mood after receiving bad news.”
• Noun: The state or quality of being dark. For example: “The darkness enveloped the forest.”
• Verb: To make or become dark, as in the sky. For example: “The sun began to darken as evening approached.”

Phrases

• “In the dark” refers to a situation with poor visibility or lack of knowledge.
• “Turn off the lights and go to bed in the dark” implies going to sleep without any light.
• “A dark secret” is something hidden or unknown that is kept private.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The curtains blocked out the early morning light, making the room feel dark and cozy.”
• Adjective: “Her eyes were fixed on the dark clouds, indicating her concern about the weather.”
• Noun: “After the power outage, they found themselves in complete darkness.”
• Verb: “The sky darkened as the storm clouds rolled in.”

Synonyms

• Dim
• Shadowy
• Murky
• Obscure
• Brooding

Antonyms

• Bright
• Light
• Sunny
• Cheerful