darker

CEFRA2

/ˈdɑɹkɚ/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having less light or a deeper color than another.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A surname.

Examples

  • The clouds are getting darker; it's going to rain.

  • The sky grew darker and darker, and the wind blew harder and harder.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. comparative form of dark: more dark

More examples

In context

  • The sky grew darker and darker.

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Origin

adjective

From darker, perhaps a nickname for a person with very dark hair or complexion or an occupational surname for someone who darkened leather.