Plural for the partial or total absence of light
“The lights went out, and the room was immediately plunged into darkness.”
Plural for the hours of darkness during the night
“The men would later move to the porch in the darkness to take advantage of the cool night weather.”
Plural for the quality of being vague or ambiguous in meaning
“The darkness of certain passages in the book made it a difficult read.”
Plural for the state of being concealed from view or knowledge
“Details of the case were shrouded in darkness.”
Plural for the characterization or state of being evil
“It is said that Pluto, God of the underworld, tired of the darkness of his reign, decided one day to emerge into the light and discover the world.”
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