dark
dark
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "dark" is:
IPA: /dɑrk/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
dɑrk:
d: voiced alveolar stop
ɑ: open-mid back unrounded vowel (like the "a" in "father")
rk: voiced alveolar approximant (like the "r" in "run")
Word Form Variations
The word "dark" primarily functions as an adjective, so it doesn't have plural forms. However, it can be used in different forms:
Adjective:
dark (singular and plural) - This is the most common form.
Noun:
darkness - This refers to the state or quality of being dark.
Adverb:
darkly - This is used to describe how something is done in a dark manner.
While "dark" itself doesn't have plural forms, there are related words that do:
darks - This can be used to refer to dark colors or shades, especially when used in contrast to lighter colors.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adjective
Definition: Lacking light; gloomy; shadowy.
Synonyms: dim, murky, obscure, somber
Antonyms: bright, light, luminous, sunny
Noun
Definition: A state of obscurity or ignorance.
Synonyms: darkness, gloom, shadow, night
Antonyms: light, brightness, illumination, day
Adverb
Definition: In a dark manner; gloomily.
Synonyms: darkly, gloomily, somberly
Antonyms: brightly, lightly, luminously
Examples of Use
Literature
Classic Literature: "It was a dark and stormy night..." - This famous opening line from countless gothic novels demonstrates the word's evocative power in creating atmosphere.
Modern Fiction: "The dark knight rose from the shadows." - A common trope in superhero comics and films, highlighting the dual nature of a character.
News and Journalism
Newspaper Headline: "Dark Cloud Looms Over Economy" - Used metaphorically to convey a sense of impending doom or uncertainty.
News Article: "The report sheds light on a dark corner of the internet." - Here, "dark" refers to a hidden or sinister aspect of something.
Entertainment
Film: "The Dark Knight" - A popular superhero film title, using "dark" to suggest a brooding and complex character.
Music: "Dark Horse" - A popular song title, implying a mysterious or dangerous person or situation.
Video Games: "Dark Souls" - A video game series known for its challenging and often bleak atmosphere.
Public Discourse
Everyday Conversation: "It's getting dark outside, we should head home." - A common phrase used to describe the onset of night.
Political Rhetoric: "The opposition is trying to paint a dark picture of the government's policies." - Used to describe negative or pessimistic portrayals.
These examples illustrate the versatility of the word "dark," which can be used literally to describe the absence of light, or metaphorically to convey a range of emotions and ideas, from fear and mystery to anger and despair.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Dark
"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." — Francis Bacon
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." — Martin Luther King Jr.
"Stars can’t shine without darkness." — D.H. Sidebottom
"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." — Victor Hugo
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." — Desmond Tutu
"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
"It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars." — Richard Evans
"There is no light without shadow, and no psychic wholeness without imperfection." — Carl Jung
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." — Chinese Proverb
"The darker the night, the brighter the stars." — Fyodor Dostoevsky
Etymology
The word "dark" comes from an old, old language called Proto-Germanic. Back then, it was spelled something like "derkaz," and it meant "to hide or conceal." Over time, the word changed and moved through different languages like Old English and Middle English.
The first known use of "dark" in English was around the year 1300, and it meant pretty much the same thing as it does today: the absence of light. But it's interesting to see how the word's original meaning of "hiding" is still there in phrases like "keeping someone in the dark," which means not telling them something.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Dark
Dark horse: A person who unexpectedly emerges as a strong contender.
Dark cloud: A problem or difficulty.
Dark side: A negative or evil aspect of someone or something.
In the dark: Uninformed or unaware.
Dark ages: A period of little or no progress or enlightenment.
Under the cover of darkness: Secretly or stealthily.
A dark and stormy night: A cliché used to set a mysterious or ominous scene.
A dark secret: A hidden, shameful, or dangerous secret.
A dark past: A history filled with wrongdoing or misfortune.
Dark humor: Humor that is often morbid or cynical.
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Definition of dark from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
