the dark

noun

: a state in which no light can be seen

She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.

He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.

: a place where little or no light can be seen

The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.

He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.

: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret

Most of their deals were made in the dark.

: a state of not knowing about something

I'm in the dark about the agreement.

The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.

Examples of the dark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the dark side, this can be the root of challenges between Cancer and Libra. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 Making sure the episode balanced the light and the dark was very important. —

Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 20 June 2024 The ability to find humor and absurdity amid deep pain is at the heart of Louis-Dreyfus’ latest film, the dark comedyTuesday (in theaters now). —

Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024 After the sun sets, sand constructions will glow in the dark and light up the night. —

Jane Park, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the dark

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