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Darkened

/ˈdɑɹkənd/ · verb

Meaning

simple past and past participle of darken.

Definitions by Sense

  1. simple past and past participle of darken
  2. Made dark or lightproof by the exclusion of light.
  3. Having an absence of light, such as at night-time.

Example Sentences

Far less straightforward was what happened at about 0130 on Friday June 2 1944, as a long goods train was chuffing and clanking its unhurried way across the darkened landscape towards Soham, from Ely.

Synonyms for darkened

Antonyms for darkened

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Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does darkened mean?

Darkened means simple past and past participle of darken.

What is a synonym for darkened?

Common synonyms include embrowned, dark, old.

What is the opposite of darkened?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use darkened in a sentence?

Far less straightforward was what happened at about 0130 on Friday June 2 1944, as a long goods train was chuffing and clanking its unhurried way across the darkened landscape towards Soham, from Ely.

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