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darkness

Pronunciation: [ˈdɑrk.nəs]

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Learn how to use darkness in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical condition”

(noun) the absence of light. Darkness is what you see when there are no lights on or when it's nighttime. It's when things are hard to see because they are covered by shadows or when it's very dim.

Example

The darkness of the night made the stars shine even brighter.

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The room was so bright that there was no darkness at all.

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What do we find in the darkness when we turn off the lights?

Context: “emotional state”

(noun) a feeling of sadness or despair. Darkness can describe when someone feels really down or hopeless, like when they might be sad about something bad that happened.

Example

After talking about her feelings, she started to see some light after the darkness.

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He was happy and filled with joy, completely free from any darkness.

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How can we help someone who is feeling lost in their darkness?

Context: “mystery or evil”

(noun) a sense of mystery or something bad. Sometimes, darkness can mean things that are scary or evil, like in stories where there might be dark magic or villains.

Example

The hero defeated the darkness that threatened the peaceful village.

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The story has no darkness; it's all about happy adventures.

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What could the darkness represent in this story?

How to pronounce darkness

Pronunciation: [ˈdɑrk.nəs]

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