Difference between Dark and Darkness

What is the difference between Dark and Darkness?

Dark as a noun is a complete or (more often) partial absence of light. while Darkness as a noun is the state of being dark; lack of light.

Dark

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A complete or (more often) partial absence of light. Ignorance. Nightfall.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light. Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light. Hidden, secret Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malign. Conducive to hopelessness; depressing or bleak Lacking progress in science or the arts; said of a time period With emphasis placed on the unpleasant aspects of life; said of a work of fiction, a work of nonfiction presented in narrative form or a portion of either

Example sentence: Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.

Darkness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being dark; lack of light.Gloom.The product of being dark.The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.

Example sentence: If no pain, then no love. If no darkness, no light. If no risk, then no reward. It's all or nothing. In this damn world, it's all or nothing.

We hope you now know whether to use Dark or Darkness in your sentence.

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