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dim

The correct spelling is dim.

How to pronounce dim

/dɪm/
noun

IPA: /dɪm/

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The correct spelling is dim. Dimness. For example: "He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."

Usage Examples

He dimmed the lights and put on soft music.

The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on.

The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Dimness.

verb

  1. 1.To make something less bright.
  2. 2.To become darker.
  3. 3.To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
  4. 4.To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.

adjective

  1. 1.Not bright or colorful.
  2. 2.Not smart or intelligent.
  3. 3.Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
  4. 4.Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
  5. 5.Lessened, reduced

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