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How to pronounce “dim

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Pronunciation guide for dim

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dim with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Dim Sum Field Guideheaven and the dim sum field guide.
Definition summary
Not bright or colorful.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce dim

The Dim Sum Field Guide

heaven and the dim sum field guide.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dim

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Not bright or colorful.
  • (colloquial) Not smart or intelligent.
  • Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
  • Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
  • [Noun]
  • (archaic) Dimness.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To make something less bright.
  • (intransitive) To become darker.
  • 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.
  • (figurative) To diminish, dull, or curtail.

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