dark

Definition

Describes when there is little or no light, or when a color is deep and not bright.

Usage & Nuances

'Dark' often describes the absence of light ('a dark room') or a deep color ('dark blue'). It also has metaphorical uses (e.g., 'a dark mood'). Be careful not to confuse 'dark' (lack of light) with 'night' (the time). Common collocations: 'get dark', 'in the dark', 'dark chocolate'.

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