darkness
Meaning
Darkness refers to the absence of light, often symbolizing mystery or fear in various contexts.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "darkness" with "dark", as the former is a noun while the latter is an adjective.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
day
at
work
,
Maria
walked
into
her
small
apartment
and
turned
on
a
lamp
by
the
sofa
.
She
made
a
hot
cup
of
tea
and
sat
down
to
read
because
she
wanted
a
quiet
moment
before
bed
.
When
the
power
went
out
for
a
few
minutes
,
the
sudden
darkness
reminded
her
how
calm
the
street
looked
without
cars
.
She
put
the
cup
on
the
table
and
listened
to
the
quiet
,
feeling
relaxed
rather
than
worried
.
By
the
time
the
lights
came
back
,
she
had
finished
half
of
her
book
and
felt
ready
to
sleep
.
Common Phrases
deep darkness
total darkness
darkness falls
Synonyms
Antonyms
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