dim

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking brightness; not clear or distinct; not bright; not shining; not intense; not luminous.

  - "The room was dimly lit."
  - "The sun sets and the world grows dim."
  - "The old man's eyes grew dim with age."

• Verb

  Reduce the intensity or brightness of (an image or picture), typically using image editing software.

  - "Dim the image to make it easier to see the details."
  - "You can use the dim function in Photoshop to adjust the brightness of an image."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

augmented

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dim
bim , hymn , gym , limb , rim , hym

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Homonyms

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1. Dim (English) : Adjective: Lacking brightness; not clear or distinct
   

2. Dim (Scottish Gaelic) : Name
   

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Homophones

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1. dimm
   

2. deem
   

3. dime
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dim that leads to same result
dim , dimly , dimmable , dimmer , dimmest , dimness , dimnesses , dimmed , dimming , dims , dim bulb , dim bulbs , dim sum , dim sums , dim-witted , dim-wittedly , dim-wittedness , dim-wittednesses , dim view , takes a dim view , take a dim view , take a dim view of

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Forms

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Dimmer, Dimly, Dimmest

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Etymology

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Old English dymm, from dymman to darken, from daugr dark.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dim' is related to the word 'dusk', which refers to the time of day when the sun is setting and the world is growing dim. The word 'dim' is also related to the word 'dime', which is a coin worth one tenth of a dollar.

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Related Concepts

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1. Darkness: The absence or reduction of light.

2. Obscurity: Lack of clarity or understanding.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'dim' is often used to describe the mood or atmosphere, particularly in relation to darkness or lack of clarity. In art, it can be used to describe a painting or photograph that is intentionally under-exposed or has a low contrast.

How to Memorize "dim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark room. Close your eyes and imagine the room getting dimmer and dimmer until it is pitch black. This will help you remember the meaning of 'dim' as it relates to a lack of light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dim' with the word 'dark'. When you think of the word 'dim', think of the word 'dark' and remember that 'dim' means a lack of light or brightness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dim is for Dark' to help remember the meaning of 'dim'.

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