Meaning of the word dark in English

What does dark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dark

US /dɑːrk/

UK /dɑːrk/

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

Synonym:

light bright

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

Synonym:

light pale

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

Synonym:

good bright

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

Synonym:

light daylight

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