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dim

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1. dim - Noun

2. dim - Adjective

3. dim - Verb

5. dim - Adjective Satellite

6. Dim - Proper noun

Meaning

Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished.

Of obscure vision; not seeing clearly; hence, dull of apprehension; of weak perception; obtuse.

To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse.

To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.

To grow dim.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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the future looked black Source: Internet

prospects were bleak Source: Internet

Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult Source: Internet

took a dim view of things Source: Internet

The distinction between the two theories blurred Source: Internet

so dense he never understands anything I say to him Source: Internet

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