dark

dark is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• enPR: därk
• IPA ^(key): /dɑː(r)k/
• SAMPA: /dA:(r)k/

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Adjective

Positive dark

Comparative darker

Superlative darkest

A very dark shape.

1. If something is dark, is has no light.

   The cave is very dark.

2. If something is dark, it is scary or not pleasant.

   World War II was a dark time in world history.

Noun

Singular dark

Plural darks

1. (uncountable) Place where there is no light.

   Most humans are afraid of the dark.

2. (uncountable) Late in the day, especially after sunset.

   Go and play with your friends, but be back before dark!

3. (countable); (plural) Darks are clothes that are not light in color.