Word: DIM
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Definition of DIM
- Dimness.
- To make something less bright.
"He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
- To become darker.
"The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
- To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
- Not bright or colorful.
"The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
- Not smart or intelligent.
"He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
- Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
"His vision grew dimmer as he aged."
- Lessened, reduced
"The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome."
- Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
"She felt diminished by the report card."
- Reduced by a semitone
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "dim" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dim" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIM:
- # the dim effect
- # master of dim
- # playing with dim
- # in terms of dim
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