Dark
Example: The room becomes dark when lights turn off
Definition
"Dark" describes the absence or low level of light, making it difficult to see clearly. It often refers to places or conditions where illumination is minimal or nonexistent, such as a room becoming dark when the lights are turned off.
Etymology
The word "dark" comes from the Old English word 'deorc,' which means obscure or without light. This term has Germanic origins and is related to similar words in Dutch and German. Did you know that its root is connected to the idea of being hidden or concealed?
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"Dark" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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