Dark

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 - Значення

Lacking light, not illuminated

приклад: The room was dark because the power went out.

Використання: formal/informalКонтекст: describing a physical environment

Примітка: 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

приклад: She wore a dark dress to the funeral.

Використання: formalКонтекст: describing colors or clothing

Примітка: Typically used in more formal contexts when describing colors or attire.

Mysterious, gloomy, or depressing

приклад: The movie had a dark and unsettling atmosphere.

Використання: formalКонтекст: describing emotions or themes

Примітка: Used to convey a sense of mystery, gloominess, or negativity.

Lacking knowledge, enlightenment, or clarity

приклад: Her past remained dark to her until she found the old letters.

Використання: formalКонтекст: describing lack of understanding or clarity

Примітка: Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a lack of knowledge or understanding.

Синоніми Dark

dim

Dim refers to a lack of brightness or a subdued light.

приклад: The dim light in the room created a cozy atmosphere.

Примітка: Dark can imply complete absence of light, while dim suggests a low level of light.

obscure

Obscure means not clearly seen or understood.

приклад: The moon was obscured by clouds, making it difficult to see.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The gloomy weather matched his melancholic mood.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The murky waters of the lake concealed its depth.

Примітка: Dark can refer to absence of light, while murky suggests cloudiness or opacity.

Вирази і поширені фрази Dark

In the dark

To be uninformed or clueless about something.

приклад: She was left in the dark about the decision.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: He's a dark horse in the competition, no one expected him to win.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: He showed his dark side when he lost his temper.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: I'm completely in the dark about what's happening with the project.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: After months of hard work, she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and completed her thesis.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: He kept his colleagues in the dark about the new project until the last minute.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The night was dark and stormy, with thunder echoing through the valley.

Примітка: Combines the physical darkness of the night with the turbulent weather of a storm to create a vivid description.

Повсякденні (сленгові) вирази Dark

Pitch black

Pitch black is used to describe a state of complete darkness, where no light can be seen.

приклад: It was pitch black outside when I left the party.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The sky turned a deep shade of crimson at dusk.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The figure lurking in the corner was barely visible, shrouded in shadowy darkness.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The garden looked enchanting in the soft light of twilight.

Примітка: 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.

приклад: The dusky sky hinted at the upcoming storm.

Примітка: 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 - Приклади

The room was dark and gloomy.

I'm afraid of the dark.

The movie had a dark and eerie atmosphere.

Граматика Dark

Dark - Прикметник (Adjective) / Прикметник (Adjective)

Лема: dark

Кон’югації

Прикметник, вищий ступінь (Adjective, comparative): darker

Прикметник, найвищий ступінь (Adjective, superlative): darkest

Прикметник (Adjective): dark

Іменник, множина (Noun, plural): dark

Іменник, однина або маса (Noun, singular or mass): dark

Склади, Розділення та Наголос

dark містить 1 складів: dark

Фонетична транскрипція: ˈdärk

dark , ˈdärk (Червоний склад наголошений)

Dark - Важливість і частота використання

Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000.

dark: ~ 2300 (Дуже Поширений).

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