dim

US /dɪm/
UK /dɪm/
"dim" picture
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not shining brightly or clearly

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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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brightclear
2.

(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.
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bleakgloomyunfavorableunpromisingpoor
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(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.
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faintobscureunclearpoor-sighteddullstupidslow-witted
1.

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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darkenfadelessenreducesoftensubduelowerdullobscurecloud
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dim sum