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- [dim]
- /dɪm/
- /ˈdɪmnɪs/
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- [dim]
- /dɪm/
Definitions of dimness word
- adjective dimness not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light: a dim room; a dim flashlight. 1
- adjective dimness not seen clearly or in detail; indistinct: a dim object in the distance. 1
- adjective dimness not clear to the mind; vague: a dim idea. 1
- adjective dimness not brilliant; dull in luster: a dim color. 1
- adjective dimness not clear or distinct to the senses; faint: a dim sound. 1
- adjective dimness not seeing clearly: eyes dim with tears. 1
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Origin of dimness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English dim(me), cognate with Old Frisian dim, Old Norse dimmr
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Parts of speech for Dimness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dimness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dimness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dimness
noun dimness
Antonyms for dimness
noun dimness
- brightness — the condition of being bright
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- lightness — the state or quality of being light or illuminated.
- clearness — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
Top questions with dimness
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