Looking for the meaning of the word DIM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dim
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English dim, dimm, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect timmer
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a light, colour, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly
Short Definition:not shining brightly or clearly
Examples:- the dim glow of the fire
Definition:
not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind
Short Definition:not clearly recalled
Examples:- dim memories
- the matter was in the dim and distant past
Definition:
stupid or slow to understand
Short Definition:stupid
Examples:- you're just incredibly dim
Word: Dim
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make or become less bright or distinct
Short Definition:make or become dim
Examples:- a smoky inferno that dimmed the sun
- the lights dimmed and the curtains parted
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