Definitions

1. adjective

not giving off light; lacking illumination

“The dark room was difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

a period of time when it is not light outside, especially at night

“I went to bed early to get some rest before the dark.”

3. adverb

in a dark manner or to a dark degree

“She sings dark, haunting melodies.”

4. verb

to make something dark or darker

“The storm cloud will dark the sky.”

5. noun

information that is not publicly known or is kept secret

“The government tried to keep the dark out of the press.”