dim


Definition: Meaning of, dim in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪm /

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dim dimmer dimmest
  1. dark fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well
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  2. shape a dim shape is one which is not easy to see because it is too far away, or there is not enough light
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  3. take a dim view of something to disapprove of something
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  4. dim recollection/awareness etc a memory or understanding of something that is not clear in your mind [=  vague]
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  5. eyes literary dim eyes are weak and cannot see well
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  6. future chances if your chances of success in the future are dim, they are not good
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  7. in the dim and distant past a very long time ago - used humorously
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  8. not intelligent informal not intelligent
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
dim dimmed dimmed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
dimming dims
  1. [intransitive and transitive] if a light dims, or if you dim it, it becomes less bright
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] if a feeling, quality etc dims or is dimmed, it grows weaker or less
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  3. dim your headlights/lights American English to lower the angle of the front lights of your car, especially when someone is driving towards you [=  dip British English]
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dim used in phrases

  • dim sum (noun)
    1. including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods are served successively in small portions
  • dim-sighted (adjective)
    1. having greatly reduced vision
  • dim-witted (adjective)
    1. lacking mental capacity and subtlety
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