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dim

(d/I/m )

made dim or less bright(adj.all)

Example:
The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation.
Dimmed headlights.
We like dimmed lights when we have dinner.

Synonym:
dimmed
Antonym:
bright, undimmed

source: wordnet30
Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished.(adjective)

source: webster1913

switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam(verb.perception)

Synonym:
dip

source: wordnet30
become dim or lusterless(verb.change)

Example:
The lights dimmed and the curtain rose.

source: wordnet30
make dim or lusterless(verb.change)

Example:
Time had dimmed the silver.

source: wordnet30
make dim by comparison or conceal(verb.change)

Synonym:
blind

source: wordnet30
become vague or indistinct(verb.change)

Synonym:
blur, slur
Antonym:
focalise, focalize, focus

source: wordnet30
To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse.(verb)

source: webster1913
To grow dim.(verb)

source: webster1913