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Study the word DIM: (Source) One opposite of "bright" is "dim." Dim lights and dim places are just a little bit light. They're not totally dark, but they're not bright, either. In other words, a dim place is slightly dark, with just a teeny amount of light to see. (Source) You might have to squint your eyes to see in the dim light of the moon, or in the dim light coming from the bathroom down in the hall. (Source) You might have to feel your way through a dim room, a dim hallway, or a dim cave. (Source) "Dim" is a verb, too. When something dims, it gets darker. Before a show starts in a theater, the lights dim, and the room dims, too. (Source) The stars dim as morning arrives. (Source) You could say that your pet's eyes dim as she gets sleepy, meaning that her eyes become less "bright" with focus, less "shiny" with awareness. (Source) If you're excited about getting a gift, your excitement might dim when you realize it's something to wear, not something to play with. (Source) "Dim" can also mean "unclear," or even "hopeless." If you have a dim memory of a birthday party from long ago, then you can just barely remember it; inside your mind, the memory seems dark. (Source) And if you have a dim view of your upcoming weekend, it means you have a sad, dark view of your weekend: you think it'll probably be bad or boring. (Source) But let's end on a happy note! You could say that your excitement for the weekend is undimmed, even though you don't have fun plans. Or you could say that old age hasn't dimmed your grandmother's beauty. Something that stays bright, lovely, or happy over time is undimmed. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture dim not totally dark, but pretty dark   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word DIM: Remember: a dim place has only a little bit of light, and when things dim, they get darker or less strong. Idea 1: "Even in the dim light, I could see (someone) (doing something)." Idea 2: "I couldn't wait for (something exciting), but my excitement dimmed when (something bad, boring, or disappointing happened)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.