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Definition darkness in American English

darkness noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈdɑrknəs/
1

the lack of light, especially because it is night

Example

Sarah peered into the darkness, trying to see who was crying.

Example

The front rooms were all in darkness.

Example

The power station was shut down and the whole city was plunged into darkness.

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1.1

night

Example

The search had to be abandoned when darkness fell.

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2

the dark color of something

Example

the darkness of his eyes/hair/skin

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3

evil

Example

the forces/powers of darkness

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4

sadness, or lack of hope

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Definition darkness in American English