Meaning
With little or no light.
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Word origin
From Old English deorc, meaning dark or without light.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- deorc
Examples
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"Dark" tells you there is little light in the room.
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Here "dark" means there is no more light from the sun.
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"Dark" can also mean a deep, near-black colour.
"Dark" means there is little or no light. The sky is dark at night, and a room with no lamp is dark. It is the opposite of "light" or "bright", and it can also mean a deep colour, like dark blue.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 1: dark, weapon, camera and 7 more words.