Meaning of the word dim in English

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dim

US /dɪm/

UK /dɪm/

not shining brightly or clearly

Example:

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The light in the room was very dim.

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His eyesight has grown dim with age.

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bright clear

(of a prospect or hope) not good or favorable

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The future looks dim for the struggling company.

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Hopes for a quick resolution were dim.

Synonym:

bleak gloomy unfavorable unpromising poor

(of a person or their eyes) having poor eyesight

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My grandmother is getting a bit dim now, she can barely read.

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He's not just old, he's also a bit dim in his understanding.

Synonym:

faint obscure unclear poor-sighted dull stupid slow-witted

make or become less bright or clear

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Please dim the lights, it's too bright in here.

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The streetlights began to dim as dawn approached.

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