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Dark
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Simple meaning
What does Dark mean?
Dark means having little light.
Dictionary definition
Having little or no light, or a color that is close to black.
Example sentences
Dark in a sentence
easy
The room was dark after the lights went out.
medium
She wore a dark blue sweater to school.
hard
The writer used dark details to make the scene feel mysterious.
Synonyms
Words like Dark
dimUse when there is only a small amount of light.
shadowyUse when something is filled with shadows.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Dark word family
Base word
dark
adjective
darker
More dark.
adjective
darkest
Most dark.
noun
darkness
The state of being dark.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does dark mean?
Dark means there is little or no light.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dark correctly?
This sentence uses dark to describe a place with little light.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dark?
Bright means full of light, which is the opposite of dark.
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