dark (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɑːrk/

Definition

Having very little or no light.

Examples

• It was too dark to see anything.

• The room was dark and quiet.

• He prefers to sleep in a dark room.

How to Use dark

in the dark (prepositional phrase)

Not knowing what is happening. — "Keep me in the dark about the plans."

darkness of (collocation)

The state of being dark. — "The darkness of the cave was absolute."

Synonyms of dark

Words with a similar meaning to dark:

• dim
• gloomy
• obscure
• murky

Antonyms of dark

Words with the opposite meaning to dark:

• light
• bright
• clear

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