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This is dark vs This is not dark

The phrases 'this is dark' and 'this is not dark' are opposites. 'This is dark' means that something has a dark color or lacks light, while 'this is not dark' means the opposite, that something is not dark. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to affirm that something is dark or clarify that it is not dark.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 786 views

This is dark

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that has a dark color or lacks light.

Use this phrase when you want to describe something as having a dark color or lacking light.

Examples:

  • The room is dark because the curtains are closed.
  • The night sky is dark and full of stars.

Alternatives:

  • this is black
  • this is dim
  • this is shadowy
  • this lacks light
  • this is not bright

This is not dark

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is not dark, meaning it has light or a bright color.

Use this phrase when you want to clarify that something is not dark, meaning it has light or a bright color.

Examples:

  • The room is not dark because the lights are on.
  • The painting is not dark; it has vibrant colors.

Alternatives:

  • this is bright
  • this is light
  • this is colorful
  • this is not dim
  • this is not shadowy

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