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Meaning of the word dark in English

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dark

US /dɑːrk/
UK /dɑːk/
"dark" picture

Adjective

1.

with little or no light

Example:
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It's getting dark outside.
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The room was completely dark.
Synonym:
dim gloomy murky
Antonym:
light bright
2.

of a deep or dense shade of color

Example:
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She wore a dark blue dress.
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His hair is very dark.
Synonym:
deep rich
Antonym:
light pale
3.

evil or sinister

Example:
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He has a dark past.
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There's a dark side to his personality.
Synonym:
evil sinister wicked
Antonym:
good bright

Noun

the absence of light

Example:
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We walked home in the dark.
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The power went out, and we were left in the dark.
Synonym:
darkness gloom night
Antonym:
light daylight
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