English

dark

dɑrk, dɑɹk, dɑːrk
Meaning: lacking light
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: dɑɹk, dɑːrk

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Example sentences

The room was very dark after the sun went down.
The room was very dark after the sun went down.
She chose a dark shade of brown for the walls.
She chose a dark shade of brown for the walls.
He wore a dark blue suit to the interview.
He wore a dark blue suit to the interview.
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
A large dark cloud appeared in the sky before the storm.
A large dark cloud appeared in the sky before the storm.

Usage Notes

Used for places with little light or for colors near black.

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