Words / A1

DAHK/dɑːk/

When the light goes, things become dark. Winter evenings get dark early. A dark room has little light; a dark colour (dark blue) is deep, not pale. Opposite: light or bright. In the dark means you cannot see well.

Meaning

With little or no light.

Examples

• “It gets dark at six in winter.”
• “Do not walk home in the dark.”
• “This room is too dark to read.”

Good to know

get dark (evening). in the dark. Opposite: light / bright.

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