glow in the dark — having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡloʊ ɪn ðə dɑrk/
Korean meaning: 빛에 노출된 후 어둠 속에서 빛을 내는
Korean pronunciation: **글**로우 인 더 **다**크
Example Sentences
- My little brother put so many glow-in-the-dark stickers on his bedroom wall that it looks like a disco at night.
- The emergency exit signs glow in the dark to help people find their way out during power outages.
- She bought glow-in-the-dark nail polish and scared her roommate when she waved her hands in the dark room.
glow in the dark
ADJECTIVE//ɡloʊ ɪn ðə dɑrk//
having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
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Plants that glow in the dark grow to show their magical light!
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Origin
glow는 고대 영어 'glōwan'에서 유래되어 '빛나다, 타오르다'를 의미했고, dark는 고대 영어 'deorc'에서 나온 말로 '빛이 없는 상태'를 뜻합니다.
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“My little brother put so many glow-in-the-dark stickers on his bedroom wall that it looks like a disco at night.”
“The emergency exit signs glow in the dark to help people find their way out during power outages.”
“She bought glow-in-the-dark nail polish and scared her roommate when she waved her hands in the dark room.”
“Some deep-sea creatures naturally glow in the dark to communicate or hunt for prey.”
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