dusk

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /dʌsk/

Noun

dusk noun

A period of time at the end of day when the sun is below the horizon but before the full onset of night, especially the darker part of twilight.
A darkish colour.

Verb

dusk verb

To begin to lose light or whiteness; to grow dusk.
To make dusk.

Adjective

dusk adjective

Tending to darkness or blackness; moderately dark or black; dusky.

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Synonyms

evenfall nightfall smokefall vespers gloaming twilight fall sunset night sundown dawn evening dark eve demise eventide darkening vesper

Antonyms

Associated

feathered crepuscular toes forage til till nocturnal foraging midnight

Rhymes

husk tusk busk cusk cornhusk bruske brusque buske kuske lusk

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