dim out in All languages combined

Forms: dims out [present, singular, third-person], dimming out [participle, present], dimmed out [participle, past], dimmed out [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} dim out (third-person singular simple present dims out, present participle dimming out, simple past and past participle dimmed out)

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        "(intransitive) To become dimmer until off"
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"dim out" meaning in All languages combined

Verb [English]