Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrkən/
verb to make or become dark or darker in color
A1 The sky started to darken as the sun set.
A2 She used a marker to darken the outline of the drawing.
B1 The room began to darken as the storm clouds rolled in.
B2 The artist decided to darken the shadows to create a more dramatic effect.
C1 The political situation continued to darken as tensions escalated.
C2 The detective's mood seemed to darken as he delved deeper into the case.
adjective comparative form of dark, having less light or lacking in brightness
A1 The room was darken because the lights were off.
A2 She wore a darken dress to the party.
B1 The sky began to darken as the storm approached.
B2 His mood seemed to darken as the meeting went on.
C1 The darken atmosphere of the movie added to its suspenseful tone.
C2 The artist used a technique to darken certain areas of the painting for emphasis.
formal The room began to darken as the sun set behind the mountains.
informal I noticed the sky starting to darken, so I knew it was time to head home.
slang Her mood seemed to darken when she heard the bad news.
figurative The situation continued to darken as more problems arose.
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