dim

/dˈɪm/

/ˈdɪm/

[adjective] [verb]

dim

[ADJECTIVE]

not bright or without sufficient light

synonyms : subdued

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

synonyms : dense

(of an object or shape) not clearly seen because of distance, darkness, etc.

synonyms : faint

shadowy

vague

wispy

made dim or less bright

synonyms : dimmed

antonyms : undimmed

in a chatty manner

synonyms : chattily

volubly

offering little or no hope

synonyms : black

bleak

to dim

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become dim or lusterless

make dim or lusterless

make dim by comparison or conceal

synonyms : blind

become vague or indistinct

synonyms : blur

slur

antonyms : focus

switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

synonyms : dip

Examples

1. A cloud of ash dimmed the sun for three days.

2. Now dim the lights.

3. And the brightness control dims both screens at the same time.

4. - Dim the lights.

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