already dark

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Indicates that night has fallen, often earlier than expected.

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Examples (20)

  • It was already dark when I got home from work.
  • It's only 5 PM, but it's already dark outside.
  • I can't believe it's already dark outside; it's only five o'clock!
  • When I left the office, it was already dark.
  • In the winter months, it's often already dark by the time people leave the office.
  • I can't believe it's already dark; the day went by so fast.
  • The children had to come inside as it was already dark.
  • Is it already dark? I must have lost track of time.
  • We'll have to hurry if we want to finish before it's already dark.
  • By the time we finish the hike, it will be already dark.
  • When she finally woke up from her nap, the room was already dark.
  • In winter, it's already dark by the time I get home.
  • Even though the sun had just set, the deep valley was already dark.
  • We had to turn on our headlights because it was already dark due to the storm clouds.
  • By the time the rescue team arrived, it was already dark, complicating the search.
  • The guests were surprised to find it was already dark upon their arrival at 4:30 PM.
  • Why is it already dark? I feel like the day just started.
  • We should head back, it's already dark and the trail is hard to see.
  • He looked out the window and was surprised to see it was already dark.
  • Even though it was only 4 PM, it felt like midnight because it was already dark.