[dɪm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a light, colour, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly
(e.g: the dim glow of the fire)

- not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind
(e.g: dim memories)

- stupid or slow to understand
(e.g: you're just incredibly dim)


Phrases:
- take a dim view of

Origin:
Old English dim, dimm, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect timmer

[dɪm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or become less bright or distinct
(e.g: a smoky inferno that dimmed the sun)


Phrases:
- take a dim view of

Origin:
Old English dim, dimm, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect timmer