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dark in Bengali বাংলা

dark in Maithili মৈথিলী

dark in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्

dark in Tamil தமிழ்

dark in Urdu اُردُو

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  • dark
    adj. 1. without light or with very little light.
    Ex. A night without a moon is dark.
    2. reflecting or radiating little light; nearly black in color.
    Ex. dark clouds. She has dark-brown eyes.
    3. not light-colored.
    Ex. a dar

  • dark
    dark, adjective, noun, verb.

  • dark
    expr. after dark, after night has fallen.
    Ex. Before we got to the foot of the mountain, which was not till after dark (Lady M. W. Montague).

  • dark
    expr. in the dark, without knowledge or information; in ignorance.
    Ex. He said nothing, leaving me in the dark about his plans.

  • dark
    expr. keep dark, to keep silent about; not tell about.
    Ex. Of course, I'll keep as dark about it as possible (Century Magazine).

  • dark
    expr. whistle in the dark, to try to be courageous or hopeful in a fearful or trying situation.
    Ex. [He] said he was not whistling in the dark or crying alarms, but declared he had tremendous confidence that business is basically strong (Wall Stree

  • dark
    noun 1. the absence of light; darkness.
    Ex. Do not be afraid of the dark.
    2. night; nightfall.
    Ex. The dark comes early in winter.
    3. a dark color.
    4. (Figurative.) obscurity.
    5. (Figurative.) secrecy.
    6. (F

  • dark
    v.t., v.i. (Obsolete.) to darken.

Dictionary: Dark

Dark

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun

Pronunciation

/dɑːrk/ (US, UK)

Definitions

  • Having little or no light.
  • Lacking brightness or illumination.
  • Hidden, secret, or mysterious.
  • Unfortunate or unpleasant.

Usage Examples

  • The room was completely dark after the lights went out.
  • She has a dark sense of humor.

Etymology

Originates from Old English "deorc," meaning dim or obscure.

Synonyms

Gloomy, shadowy, black, obscure, murky.

Antonyms

Bright, light, luminous, clear.

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Oscuro ohs-KOO-ro
French Sombre sɔ̃bʁ
Hindi अंधेरा Andhera
Chinese 黑暗 hēi àn
Tamil இருள் Irul

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, "dark" is pronounced with a longer vowel sound compared to American English.

Historical Usage

The word "dark" has been used metaphorically in literature to describe secrecy or evil since the Middle Ages.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, "dark" can symbolize mystery, fear, or elegance, depending on context.

More Information

The concept of darkness has played a crucial role in philosophy, literature, and psychology, often symbolizing the unknown or fear. Many religions contrast darkness with light to represent good and evil.

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