dim
Because it is a word with a single syllable, dim is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofdim
- Dimness.
- To make something less bright.
Example: "He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
- To become darker.
Example: "The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
- To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
- To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
- Not bright or colorful.
Example: "The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
- Not smart or intelligent.
Example: "He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
- Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
Example: "His vision grew dimmer as he aged."
- Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
- Lessened, reduced
Example: "The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome."
- Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
Example: "She felt diminished by the report card."
- Reduced by a semitone
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