Dim and Dimmer

Dim

Dim adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Dimmer is a synonym for dim. In some cases you can use "Dimmer" instead a noun "Dim".

Nearby Words: dimness, dimly

Dimmer

Dimmer noun - A rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination.

Dim is a synonym for dimmer. You can use "Dim" instead the word "Dimmer" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: dimmed, dimming
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