Cool MateMeaning of Dark
In simple words: Having little or no light; not bright.
Dark in a sentence
- The room was dark because the lights were off.
- She wore a dark dress to the party.
- He has dark hair and bright blue eyes.
- It was too dark to see the path ahead.
- The dark clouds signaled an approaching storm.
How to use Dark
Used to describe the absence of light or a mood. In a literal sense, it’s appropriate when discussing lighting, while in a figurative sense, it can convey negativity or sadness, such as in 'dark thoughts.' Avoid using in overly cheerful contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'dark' night with no stars; it's very hard to see anything.
Related words
Common mistakes with Dark
- Confused with 'darkness' as a noun vs 'dark' as an adjective.
- Using 'dark' to describe colors that are not related to light levels.
- Overusing in a figurative sense without appropriate context.
Dark appears in
Dark in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مظلم
وجود ضوء قليل أو معدوم؛ ليس ساطعاً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অন্ধকার
খুব কম আলো আছে বা একেবারেই আলো নেই; উজ্জ্বল নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Dunkel
Wenig oder gar kein Licht haben; nicht hell.
- SpanishEspañol
Oscuro
Tener poca o ninguna luz; no brillante.
- Persianفارسی
تیره، تاریک
کمنور یا بینور؛ نه روشن.
- FrenchFrançais
Sombre, Foncé
Qui a peu ou pas de lumière ; pas lumineux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंधेरा, गहरा
थोड़ी या बिल्कुल रोशनी न होना; चमकदार न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scuro, Buio
Con poca o nessuna luce; non luminoso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Escuro
Com pouca ou nenhuma luz; não brilhante.
- RussianРусский
Темный
Слабо освещенный или неосвещенный.
- Urduاردو
Dark
Having little or no light; not bright.
- Chinese中文
黑暗
光线很少或没有；不明亮。
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Frequently asked questions about Dark
What does Dark mean?
Having little or no light; not bright.
What is the definition of Dark?
with no or very little light, especially because it is night
How do you use Dark in a sentence?
The room was dark because the lights were off.
Can you give another example of Dark?
She wore a dark dress to the party.
What are synonyms for Dark?
Common alternatives include dim, gloomy, shadowy, murky, black.
What is the opposite of Dark?
Opposite meanings include light, bright, clear.
What words go with Dark?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Dark?
Confused with 'darkness' as a noun vs 'dark' as an adjective. Using 'dark' to describe colors that are not related to light levels. Overusing in a figurative sense without appropriate context.
How do you pronounce Dark?
US: /["/dɑːrk/"]/, UK: /["/dɑːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dark?
Used to describe the absence of light or a mood. In a literal sense, it’s appropriate when discussing lighting, while in a figurative sense, it can convey negativity or sadness, such as in 'dark thoughts.' Avoid using in overly cheerful contexts.
What CEFR level is Dark?
"Dark" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.