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October 24, 2021 Word of the Day

dim /ˈdɪm/ verb
dim
/ˈdɪm/
verb

dims; dimmed; dimming

When the lights are dimmed, the movie is about to start.
When the lights are dimmed, the movie is about to start.
Definition of DIM

1 : to make (a light) less bright or to become less bright

[+ object]

  • Dim the lights.

  • The car's headlights were dimmed. [=(British) dipped]

[no object]

  • The lights dimmed.

2 : to make (something) less strong or clear or to become less strong or clear

[+ object]

  • The latest setback has dimmed hopes of an early settlement.

[no object]

  • Hopes of an early settlement have dimmed.

  • Her beauty dimmed rapidly.

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