Looking for the meaning of the word DARKNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DARKNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Darkness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɑːknəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the partial or total absence of light
Short Definition:absence of light
Examples:- the office was in darkness
Definition:
wickedness or evil
Short Definition:wickedness
Examples:- the forces of darkness
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