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darkens

/ˈdɑːrkənz/

Meanings
verb
To make dark or darker by reducing light.

Examples :

"The approaching storm darkens the sky. "
appearance nature weather environment

Related Words

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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referring verb

/rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /rəˈfɜːrɪŋ/

To direct the attention of.

"The teacher was referring to the homework assignment when she said it was due tomorrow. "

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momentarily adverb

/ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/

(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.

"The teacher will be momentarily out of the room. "

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chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

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reducing verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈdusɪŋ/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

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intelligible adjective

/ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/

Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

"The teacher's instructions were intelligible, and the students easily followed along. "

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confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

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sidewalk noun

/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."