nearly dark

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Almost dark, close to being dark.

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Examples (10)

  • It's only three o'clock and it's nearly dark already.
  • We should head home now, as it's getting nearly dark.
  • By the time they reached the summit, it was nearly dark.
  • The long corridor was nearly dark, save for a single dim bulb at the far end.
  • The outdoor concert began when it was nearly dark, so the stage lights were more effective.
  • I love the quiet moments when the world is nearly dark and the stars begin to appear.
  • She squinted at her watch; it was nearly dark and she was still far from her destination.
  • Turn on your headlights when it becomes nearly dark for safety.
  • The children were told to come inside before it got nearly dark.
  • Although the storm had passed, the sky remained nearly dark.