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Dark

dɑrk
Molto Comune
~ 2300
~ 2300, Molto Comune
L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000. Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.
Lacking light, not illuminated, Having a deep or somber color, often associated with black or shades of black, Mysterious, gloomy, or depressing, Lacking knowledge, enlightenment, or clarity

Dark - Significati

Lacking light, not illuminated

Esempio: The room was dark because the power went out.
Uso: formal/informalContesto: describing a physical environment
Nota: Commonly used to describe the absence of light, can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Having a deep or somber color, often associated with black or shades of black

Esempio: She wore a dark dress to the funeral.
Uso: formalContesto: describing colors or clothing
Nota: Typically used in more formal contexts when describing colors or attire.

Mysterious, gloomy, or depressing

Esempio: The movie had a dark and unsettling atmosphere.
Uso: formalContesto: describing emotions or themes
Nota: Used to convey a sense of mystery, gloominess, or negativity.

Lacking knowledge, enlightenment, or clarity

Esempio: Her past remained dark to her until she found the old letters.
Uso: formalContesto: describing lack of understanding or clarity
Nota: Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a lack of knowledge or understanding.

Sinonimi di Dark

dim

Dim refers to a lack of brightness or a subdued light.
Esempio: The dim light in the room created a cozy atmosphere.
Nota: Dark can imply complete absence of light, while dim suggests a low level of light.

obscure

Obscure means not clearly seen or understood.
Esempio: The moon was obscured by clouds, making it difficult to see.
Nota: Dark typically refers to a lack of light, while obscure can refer to being hidden or unclear.

gloomy

Gloomy describes a dark, dim, or depressing atmosphere.
Esempio: The gloomy weather matched his melancholic mood.
Nota: Dark can refer to physical absence of light, while gloomy often conveys a sense of sadness or despair.

murky

Murky means dark or gloomy, especially in appearance.
Esempio: The murky waters of the lake concealed its depth.
Nota: Dark can refer to absence of light, while murky suggests cloudiness or opacity.

Espressioni e frasi comuni di Dark

In the dark

To be uninformed or clueless about something.
Esempio: She was left in the dark about the decision.
Nota: The phrase 'in the dark' goes beyond the literal meaning of darkness to refer to a lack of knowledge or information.

Dark horse

Someone who keeps their abilities, plans, or intentions secret until they are revealed.
Esempio: He's a dark horse in the competition, no one expected him to win.
Nota: The term 'dark horse' is used metaphorically to describe an unexpected or little-known contender in a competition or situation.

Dark side

The negative or evil aspect of someone's character.
Esempio: He showed his dark side when he lost his temper.
Nota: Refers to the hidden or undesirable qualities of a person or situation, rather than just the absence of light.

In the dark about

To have no knowledge or information about something.
Esempio: I'm completely in the dark about what's happening with the project.
Nota: Similar to 'in the dark,' but specifically emphasizes a lack of understanding or awareness about a particular topic or situation.

See the light (at the end of the tunnel)

To finally understand or find a solution to a difficult situation.
Esempio: After months of hard work, she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and completed her thesis.
Nota: Contrasts darkness with light to symbolize gaining clarity, understanding, or hope in a challenging situation.

Keep someone in the dark

To intentionally withhold information from someone.
Esempio: He kept his colleagues in the dark about the new project until the last minute.
Nota: Similar to 'in the dark,' but specifically implies a deliberate act of keeping someone unaware or uninformed.

Dark and stormy

Describes a night that is both dark and experiencing a storm, often used in literary contexts.
Esempio: The night was dark and stormy, with thunder echoing through the valley.
Nota: Combines the physical darkness of the night with the turbulent weather of a storm to create a vivid description.

Espressioni quotidiane (slang) di Dark

Pitch black

Pitch black is used to describe a state of complete darkness, where no light can be seen.
Esempio: It was pitch black outside when I left the party.
Nota: The term 'pitch black' intensifies the darkness, emphasizing the complete absence of light.

Dusk

Dusk is the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky gradually darkens.
Esempio: The sky turned a deep shade of crimson at dusk.
Nota: Unlike 'dark', which typically refers to complete absence of light, 'dusk' specifically indicates a period of twilight transitioning from daylight to darkness.

Shadowy

Shadowy describes something that is dark, dimly lit, or obscured by shadows.
Esempio: The figure lurking in the corner was barely visible, shrouded in shadowy darkness.
Nota: While 'dark' describes general lack of light, 'shadowy' emphasizes the presence of shadows which can create a sense of mystery or ambiguity.

Twilight

Twilight is the period between sunset and darkness when the sky is partially illuminated.
Esempio: The garden looked enchanting in the soft light of twilight.
Nota: While 'dark' denotes the absence of light, 'twilight' specifically refers to the transitional phase between day and night characterized by a fading light.

Dusky

Dusky refers to the semi-darkness of the sky at certain times of the day, such as dawn or dusk.
Esempio: The dusky sky hinted at the upcoming storm.
Nota: Unlike 'dark', which is a more general term for lack of light, 'dusky' specifically points to the dim, subdued light present in the sky during specific times.

Dark - Esempi

The room was dark and gloomy.
I'm afraid of the dark.
The movie had a dark and eerie atmosphere.

Grammatica di Dark

Dark - Aggettivo (Adjective) / Aggettivo (Adjective)
Lemma: dark
Coniugazioni
Aggettivo, comparativo (Adjective, comparative): darker
Aggettivo, superlativo (Adjective, superlative): darkest
Aggettivo (Adjective): dark
Sostantivo, plurale (Noun, plural): dark
Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass): dark
Sillabe, Separação e Accento
dark contiene 1 sillabe: dark
Trascrizione fonetica: ˈdärk
dark , ˈdärk (La sillaba rossa è accentata)

Dark - Importanza e frequenza di utilizzo

L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000.
dark: ~ 2300 (Molto Comune).
Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.
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