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dim

/dɪm/
dim dɪm
English Definition
adj. not bright or clear
中文释义
昏暗的，模糊的
Significado en Español
tenue, borroso
한국어 뜻
어두운, 흐릿한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mờ, tối
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Example Sentence

The room was lit by a dim light.

房间里只有微弱的光线。

Synonyms
faint dull murky
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “dim”:

  1. A bright
  2. B brilliant
  3. C radiant
  4. D faint
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D — faint. “dim” means adj. not bright or clear

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ light of the single candle barely lit the whole room.

  1. A bright
  2. B dazzling
  3. C glaring
  4. D dim
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D — dim. “dim” means adj. not bright or clear

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Common questions about “dim”

What does “dim” mean?

dim — adj. not bright or clear. In Chinese: 昏暗的，模糊的.

How do you pronounce “dim”?

dim is pronounced /dɪm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: dim.

How do you use “dim” in a sentence?

The room was lit by a dim light. (房间里只有微弱的光线。)

What are synonyms for “dim”?

faint, dull, murky — all close in meaning to dim (adj. not bright or clear).

Is “dim” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. dim appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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