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dim
noun
dims
множ.
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Rare; chiefly literary for ‘low light’ and informal for ‘stupid person’.
тусклость
The dim of the room made it hard to read.
Тусклость комнаты затрудняла чтение.
полумрак
The dim in the hallway was eerie.
Полумрак в коридоре был жутким.
Additional translations
приглушенность
неясность
Synonyms
dullard
simpleton
dimwit
dunce
idiot
fool
blockhead
moron
nitwit
halfwit
dim
verb
dimmed
Прошедшее простое время
dimmed
Причастие прошедшего времени
dimming
Герундий
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тускнеть
The lights began to dim as the movie started.
Огни начали тускнеть, когда начался фильм.
затемнять
He used curtains to dim the room for the presentation.
Он использовал шторы, чтобы затемнить комнату для презентации.
Additional translations
умирать
Synonyms
diminish
fade
lessen
reduce
decrease
subside
Antonyms
brighten
dim
adjective
dimmer
Срав.
dimmest
Превосх.
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тусклый
The room was lit by a dim lamp.
Комната была освещена тусклой лампой.
смутный
He had a dim memory of his childhood.
У него было смутное воспоминание о детстве.
неяркий
The dim light made it hard to read.
Неяркий свет затруднял чтение.
Additional translations
мрачный
тускловатый
неясный
Synonyms
dull
faint
weak
indistinct
blurry
hazy
cloudy
obscure
Antonyms
bright
luminous
radiant
Definitions
dim
noun
A low level of light; partial darkness.
We could barely see in the dim of the tunnel.
A person considered unintelligent or slow-witted (informal).
Don’t be such a dim—think before you speak.
dim
verb
To make or become less bright or distinct.
The lights began to dim as the movie started.
To make or become less intense or strong.
Her enthusiasm dimmed after hearing the disappointing news.
dim
adjective
Not bright or clear; lacking in light or illumination.
The room was dim, with only a small lamp providing a faint glow.
Not clearly perceived or understood; vague.
He had only a dim recollection of the events from last night.
Not very intelligent or quick to understand; dull-witted.
Despite his dim reputation, he managed to solve the puzzle quickly.
Not strong or intense; faint or weak.
There was a dim hope that the weather would clear up by the afternoon.
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