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Definition dim in American English

dim verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/dɪm/
1

if a light dims, or if someone dims it, it becomes less bright

Example

The theater lights dimmed and the show began.

Synonyms and related words
block out shade darken reflect flood fade
2

if feelings or hopes dim, or are dimmed, they become weaker

Synonyms and related words
weaken lessen reduce
3

if your eyes dim, or if something dims them, you become less able to see clearly

Synonyms and related words
blind cloud blur
Definition dim in American English