dim
Pronunciation: [dɪm]
Word
Context: "brightness"
(adjective) when something gives off little light or isn't very bright. Think of a room where the lights are turned down low. It's hard to see things clearly.
Example
The dim light made the room feel cozy and calm.
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The room was too bright for my liking; I prefer it when it's dim.
Example
Why is the light in here so dim?
Context: "light"
(verb) to make something less bright or to turn down the brightness. Imagine turning down the brightness on a lamp so the room becomes darker.
Example
She decided to dim the lights for movie night.
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He didn't dim the lights, so the room stayed bright.
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Can you dim the lights a little more?
Context: "knowledge"
(verb) to make someone less intelligent or aware. This means someone might forget things or understand things poorly.
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Studying helped him learn, but too much TV dimmed his understanding of math.
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Spending time with negative influences won't dim your potential; it should inspire you.
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Do video games dim a child's ability to concentrate?
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