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Darken Meaning for Kids

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What Does Darken Mean?

Verb

  • To make something less bright or to reduce the light.
  • To become less bright or to have less light.
  • When the sky gets dark, like in the evening or when it is cloudy.
  • To change a color to a darker shade.
  • To feel sad or gloomy.

Darken — Full Explanation

To darken means to make something darker. For example, when you turn off a light, the room darkens.

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Darken Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
अंधेरा

andhera

गहरा करना

gehra karna

अंधेरा करना

andhera karna

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darken

What does 'darken' mean?
The word 'darken' means to make something darker or to reduce the amount of light.
How do you pronounce 'darken'?
You pronounce 'darken' like this: dar-ken.
What is the origin of the word 'darken'?
The word 'darken' comes from the Old English word 'deorcian', which means to make dark.
What is the meaning of 'darken' in Hindi?
The word 'darken' in Hindi is 'अंधेरा करना' (Andherā karnā).