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darken

verb

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Meaning

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To make or become less light or less bright.

Example Sentence

As the sun set, the sky began to darken, and the stars slowly appeared.

Usage Note

Used to describe something becoming less bright, either literally (like the sky) or figuratively (like a mood or expression).