the dark
noun
1
: a state in which no light can be seen
She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.
He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
2
: a place where little or no light can be seen
The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
3
: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret
Most of their deals were made in the dark.
4
: a state of not knowing about something
I'm in the dark about the agreement.
The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The envelope burned bright against the dark stone table.
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Darth Vader attempts to convert Luke to the dark side.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t go into the dark basement alone, that kind of thing.
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Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The envelope burned bright against the dark stone table.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Darth Vader attempts to convert Luke to the dark side.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t go into the dark basement alone, that kind of thing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the dark
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“The dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dark. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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