darkness
word · lemma: dark
Definition
The state of having little or no light, so it is hard or impossible to see. It can also mean sadness, evil, or lack of hope in a more figurative way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: 'in darkness', not usually 'a darkness' unless you mean a particular dark quality or period. Common collocations include 'total darkness', 'fall into darkness', and 'cover of darkness'. Often more literary or dramatic than the simpler word 'dark'.
Example Sentences
The room was in complete darkness after the lights went out.
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He is afraid of the darkness.
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The movie starts in darkness, so don't worry if you can't see anything at first.
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After months of grief, she finally felt a little light breaking through the darkness.
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We sat quietly in the darkness and waited.
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Under the cover of darkness, they slipped out of the city.
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