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dimmed

The correct spelling is dimmed.

How to pronounce dimmed

verb

IPA: /dɪmd/

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The correct spelling is dimmed. To make something less bright. 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.

Definition

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.

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